Bosses Can Reject Applicants Who Support Rival Football Team to Existing Staff
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A judge has ruled that employers can reject job applicants based on their support for a rival football team to existing staff, sparking debate about the implications for workplace culture and potential discrimination.
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Unfortunately, it doesn't apply to me since I'm in the US not the UK and my "no Chelsea fans" hiring rule won't get air cover. GO Gunners!
That seems like a very childish example to pick. It puts the power in the hands of the more childish employees ...