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Headscarves cannot be easily banned in the workplace
A fifteen-year-old girl in Delft was rejected from a job interview for wearing a headscarf, prompting experts to clarify that employers cannot simply ban them. While companies may enforce neutral dress codes for safety or uniformity, such rules must apply equally to all religious symbols and provide valid reasons for restrictions. Legal experts note that blanket bans often disadvantage individuals with specific beliefs, though European court rulings allow restrictions under strict conditions. Victims can seek recourse through the College for the Human Rights or legal aid, although previous similar cases in Belgium resulted in losses for the employees.
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