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15-year-old girl in tears after rejection at Jumbo because of her headscarf: ‘That’s not allowed, is it?’

AD13 September · 13:001 week ago

A 15-year-old girl was denied a part-time job at a Jumbo supermarket, not due to her qualifications, but because she wears a headscarf. The store reportedly told her she would only be hired if she removed it. Her mother and aunt expressed outrage, calling the condition unacceptable. The incident has sparked concerns about discrimination, with the family questioning the legality of such a demand. The event took place in the Netherlands and has drawn public attention as of 2026-09-14.

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