The Holiday VS Christmas war continues in Pensacola, FLA. Stalwart Baptist,Tonia Thomas claims she was fired from her job in a vacation rental company because she refused to say "Happy Holidays" and greeted customers with "Merry Christmas." "I hold my core Christian values to a high standard and I absolutely refuse to give in on the basis of values. All I wanted was to be able to say 'Merry Christmas' or to acknowledge no holidays," she said Tuesday. "As a Christian, I don't recognize any other holidays." Well, she told us! I'll bet she was jolly around the office too.
There are two sides to this story, and more than one surprise. The first being the fact that it is a Christian company which celebrates Christmas! This newsflash is from the president who doesn't seem Scrooge-like in the least. He believes Thomas is a disgruntled employee,giving a one sided story. It seems she'd been fired for other reasons, not the seasons.
She is also working on a discrimination lawsuit and compensation for lost pay. Hint to those with similar goals: A Jacksonville labor attorney said,"I wouldn't think an employee has the right to insist (on saying Merry Christmas) unless that really is a tenet of their faith. She would have to make a strong case that was part of her beliefs, if not, it becomes insubordination,"he said.Harper's advice on the issue is brief. "The best option is just not to say anything," he said. That excellent advice might cover a plethora of situations, and even help you sail through the Holidays.
Woman Insists She Was Fired For Saying Merry Christmas vs Happy Holidays
And STUPID???
Its a wonder she is smart enough to remember to breath...
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