Bosses can reject applicants who support rival football team to existing staff
8 hours ago
- #workplace harmony
- #employment law
- #discrimination
- Employment judge ruled that employers can legally reject job applicants based on team affiliations to maintain office harmony.
- Example given: rejecting a Tottenham Hotspur supporter in an office of Arsenal fans is lawful.
- Case involved Maia Kalina, who claimed discrimination for not fitting the 'outgoing, pub-going' stereotype.
- Judge dismissed her claim, stating employers can assess team fit if done cautiously.
- Judge noted British stereotypes vary, and not all fit the outgoing, pub-loving image.