Quite an astonishing Tribunal decision in the case of a Job candidate who was denied the position simply because the management didn't think she would "fit in " with the team spirit?
The Judge in question decided that if an applicant doesn't fit the profile currently enjoyed within an establishment, then the hirer has the right to refuse an application,which leads to all sorts of issues.
For example,if the team are generally all Geordies, supporting Newcastle United,the hirer now has the right to exclude all Sunderland applicants, and so the list goes on, purely on the basis that they could cause "disharmony" within the establishment.
This is a remarkably bold decision, and we expect an appeal. However, if it stands, you can look forward to advertisements excluding various types of chefs who the propriator feels would bring disharmony to the team by simply supporting another football club or a different culture to the one present.
Another example would be if the kitchen in question is dominated by Heavy Metal devotees, candidates could now be vetted to see what music they prefer, what football team they support or even if they smoke, the list goes on.
This is a hugely dangerous precedent,and one I'm sure will cause great debate.
Does being an AC/DC fan or being an Arsenal supporter now come before your ability to cook ?
Denying someone a job over football allegiances is ‘perfectly lawful’
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