Recent content by ETLfonhom

Are you posting this as some kind of disclaimer or something? I'm fully aware that this is just a forum.

The point is, I wasn't even given one complete interview. I don't mind if people from Target HR see this, in fact I hope they do. I'm just telling my story and asking for thoughts and advice... There's no hearsay going on... There's plenty of evidence to substantiate my statements. If I do...

What's the point of calling the recruiter back? If I do anything, I'm either going to contact corporate or file a claim with the EEOC.

I'm weighing options.

I worked in retail for years before teaching and getting time off to pray on Fridays has NEVER been an issue. I have always been liked and well respected by my coworkers and management. I've even had managers who would kindly remind me to pray (at work) when I was working too hard and forgot...

There's a distinction between the regular daily prayers and the Friday prayer. The regular daily prayers take about 5-7 minutes to complete, they have flexible times, and of course they can be performed alone. It doesn't take longer than a bathroom or cigarette break would take. If your...

It's an obligation for all Muslims... However attendance is not tracked or enforced by local leaders. As with all religions, some Muslims are not very religious... That being said, many non-religious Muslims still go out of their way to attend the Friday prayer. I consider myself a practicing...

I work a half day on Friday, it's convenient.

do you really think it could hurt my employability elsewhere? How exactly?

Just in case someone in need of information ever stumbles on this thread: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of l964 ("Title VII") prohibits employers, except religious organizations 3 4 5, from discriminating against individuals because of their religion in hiring, firing, and other terms and...

The recruiter left a voicemail... I can only assume he knew that he was being recorded. I asked for 2-3 hours a week to duck out of work, drive to a mosque, pray, and return. As a Muslim, I cannot skip this once a week congregational prayer unless I am sick or traveling... It only happens at a...

It wouldn't be justified if such an action was focused solely on punishing a corporate machine or enacting revenge. For me, the point would be to make sure that the next person who comes along, whether they be Muslim, Jewish, or whatever else gets a fair chance to work for the company as an ETL...

I am debating forwarding the scenario and all evidence to a civil rights organization, but I'm not sure how far I'd be willing to go to expose injustice. I do feel obligated to make sure Target knows that this kind of stuff isn't OK, but I don't have time to go through the run around. Trying to...

Update: The recruiter called me today to inform me that Target was unwilling to provide reasonable accommodation for religious services on Fridays. 24/7 availability is a core role of an ETL, and due to this, Target will not be continuing the interview process. Thoughts?

One year of teaching has definitely taught me more than any other job I've ever had... That being said I feel as if I've already capitalized on the greatest portion of knowledge and experience available at any given time. In order to further refine the skill, and truly gain the wisdom of a...