Pretty much what I was thinking. I could see if she was asked to leave the line simply because she was Muslim and some nut didn't want to serve her. But since it's for safety/security reasons, I'm ok with it.

Just this morning I was reading about how bank robberies have been on the rise (most citing the tough economic times) so I can understand how the bank may deen hard covering, hats, etc. as an element of surprise.

Exactly. You don't wait until a security concern walks through the door, goes through the line, and then make an issue. She should have been stopped at the door and informed of the policy the first time it happened.

That reminds me, speaking of tough times, an article I ran across last week that I forgot to post:


Former executive arrested for bank robberies in VA

Kind of makes you wonder...

Looks like she was aware of the policy before it became an issue.

And now that I think about it...heh!

The Mand T Bank around the corner from my job has 2 women tellers there that are Muslim with headscarves on, so it makes me wonder, if a policy like this starts to catch on, will there be any actions taken against EMPLOYEES who do the same.

I agree with both of you.

The employees would have a bond through the bank; they'd probably be excepted.

I think that the Canadian response to this would be that we accomodate people to the point where it becomes an "undue hardship" (nods to HR Professor). Is the head scarf undue hardship? Hard to say.....

I agree. I have seen security guards stand at the door and request that guys remove their ball caps, motorcycle helmets, etc.

If this goes to court (and it probably will), if her face was unobstructed, I would say that she will 'win' the case. If her face was partially obstructed (and therefore, the bank branch cameras could not get a clear shot of her face), then I would say that the bank will win.

That's basically where these "rules" are stemming from.

Yeah, what about old school nuns in habits?

Oooh....that's true. And even some Greek Orthodox women? You don't see them around a lot but some of them do cover the hair, depending on the circumstance.

So what about people who have to wear helmets. What about women with bad hair days. You know policies have to cover all contingencies. They have rights, too.

What about bald cancer patients with wigs?

LOL sometimes when I have a bad hair day I wish I could walk around with a paper bag on my head - hats don't cover the crazy that my hair can get on a humid day!

I agree.

Hats don't obstruct the face (usually?!) either, so it's sort of the same thing.

This isn't a just one bank that has this policy. I know at least 2 different bank groups where I live that have the you must remove you hat, etc policy posted in clear view before you get in line. At the drive thru of my local bank the no hat policy sign is posted there too. I can't remember how long these policies have been in place. Hmm.

I hate retards in general. They all come in all shapes and religious believe and even people posting in this particular topic.