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Hertz Fires 26 Muslim Workers For Taking Prayer Breaks

Hertz Fires 26 Muslim Workers For Taking Prayer Breaks
By Dan Fastenberg Oct 21st 2011 @ 3:14PM

Hertz has fired 26 of its drivers at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after the workers opted against clocking out for their Muslim prayer sessions. The drivers, all of whom are Somali Muslims, saw the company's decision as a failure to appreciate the customs of the Islamic faith. ...

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