Letitia James, the attorney general of New York, is currently requesting $250 million in fines as well as the ouster of Trump and his sons from the family business. James declared that "justice will prevail" and accused the former president of "persistent and repeated fraud" on Monday.

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This year's joint naval exercise between the United States and the Philippines has begun, involving a number of partner nations. It occurs as Beijing and Manila's territorial claims in the South China Sea are causing tensions to grow.

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Former Democratic President Bill Clinton admitted on Sunday that, in light of the migrant crisis, New York City's progressive "Right to Shelter law" needed to be modified. A county in the upstate is opposing the proposal by New York City Mayor Eric Adams to relocate the homeless population of the Big Apple north, referring to it as "yet another blatant attempt to shift the migrant crisis elsewhere." In order to provide refuge for the influx of migrants entering the city from the southern border of the nation, the Democratic mayor of the city decided last week that housing vouchers for the homeless might be used outside of the five boroughs.

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Leading US House Republican Kevin McCarthy may soon lose his position as speaker following the passage of a stopgap funding package that had more support from Democrats than from Republicans. This comes after a hardline critic within his own party asked for a vote to remove McCarthy from office.

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Fresh legal trouble for former US president Donald Trump as a civil fraud trial against him and members of his family gets underway in New York. Trump and his family and business are facing the trial to determine how much they owe in penalties after a judge has found that the former US president's assets were inflated by billions of dollars to secure more favourable loan and insurance terms.

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<p>The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a historic step by imposing its first-ever&nbsp;fine on a company for breaching its anti-space debris regulation. The commission announced on Monday (Oct 1) that Dish Network has been ordered to pay $150,000 for its failure to properly de-orbit its EchoStar-7 satellite, which has remained in space for over two decades.</p>

<p>Rather than executing a correct de-orbit procedure, Dish sent the satellite into a "disposal orbit" at an altitude that posed a risk of contributing to orbital debris.</p>

<h2><strong>Significance of space debris rules</strong></h2>

<p>Loyaan A Egal, Chief of the Enforcement Bureau at the FCC while speaking to the Guardian, stressed the vital need to enforce space debris regulations, particularly as satellite operations become increasingly prevalent in the burgeoning space economy.</p>

<p>Egal stated that this settlement represents a groundbreaking development, underscoring the FCC's robust enforcement authority and its capability to uphold critical space debris rules.</p>

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<p>Dish Network originally launched the EchoStar-7 satellite into geostationary orbit in 2002, a region situated 22,000 miles (36,000 kilometres) above Earth's surface. In 2012, Dish committed to an orbital debris mitigation plan, pledging that once its mission concluded, the EchoStar-7 satellite would be repositioned to a "graveyard orbit" located 186 miles (300 kilometres) above its initial position. This strategic relocation aimed to ensure that the satellite would not pose a risk to other operational satellites.</p>

<p>However, in 2022, Dish encountered propellant shortages in the satellite, making it unfeasible to reach its intended destination. Consequently, the satellite ended up positioned a mere 76 miles (122 kilometres) above active geostationary orbit areas, deviating significantly from its designated orbit by 178 kilometres.</p>

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<h2><strong>FCC's concerns regarding space debris</strong></h2>

<p>Space debris, broadly defined by the FCC as artificial objects orbiting Earth that are no longer functional spacecraft, has emerged as a growing concern for the commission.</p>

<p>The FCC argues that the accumulation of obsolete materials in orbit can impede the launch and successful execution of new satellite missions. In response to these apprehensions, the FCC implemented a rule in 2022 mandating that satellite operators dispose of their satellites within five years of mission completion.</p>

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The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a historic step by imposing its first-ever fine on a company for breaching its anti-space debris regulation. The commission announced on Monday (Oct 1) that Dish Network has been ordered to pay $150,000 for its failure to properly de-orbit its EchoStar-7 satellite, which has remained in space for over two decades. Rather than executing a correct de-orbit procedure, Dish sent the satellite into a "disposal orbit" at an altitude that posed a risk of contributing to orbital debris. Significance of space debris rules Loyaan A Egal, Chief of the Enforcement Bureau at the FCC while speaking to the Guardian, stressed the vital need to enforce space debris regulations, particularly as satellite operations become increasingly prevalent in the burgeoning space economy. Egal stated that this settlement represents a groundbreaking development, underscoring the FCC's robust enforcement authority and its capability to uphold critical space debris rules. Also read | India unveils Space System Design Lab, aimed to increase country’s share in global space economy Dish Network originally launched the EchoStar-7 satellite into geostationary orbit in 2002, a region situated 22,000 miles (36,000 kilometres) above Earth's surface. In 2012, Dish committed to an orbital debris mitigation plan, pledging that once its mission concluded, the EchoStar-7 satellite would be repositioned to a "graveyard orbit" located 186 miles (300 kilometres) above its initial position. This strategic relocation aimed to ensure that the satellite would not pose a risk to other operational satellites. However, in 2022, Dish encountered propellant shortages in the satellite, making it unfeasible to reach its intended destination. Consequently, the satellite ended up positioned a mere 76 miles (122 kilometres) above active geostationary orbit areas, deviating significantly from its designated orbit by 178 kilometres. Also watch | Japan startup develops a giant human-piloted robot FCC's concerns regarding space debris Space debris, broadly defined by the FCC as artificial objects orbiting Earth that are no longer functional spacecraft, has emerged as a growing concern for the commission. The FCC argues that the accumulation of obsolete materials in orbit can impede the launch and successful execution of new satellite missions. In response to these apprehensions, the FCC implemented a rule in 2022 mandating that satellite operators dispose of their satellites within five years of mission completion. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Trevor Noah roasted Bengaluru in his comedy show in Mumbai. He ranted about Bengaluru traffic and compared the venue to a tent. Is there no traffic in the U.S? What was Trevor Noah expecting?

Gravitas: Couldn't perform in a semi-permanent tent: Trevor Noah mocks India

Not invading Russian forces, leaked U.S. documents reveal that the Biden administration is more concerned about Ukraine's corruption problem. This comes in the backdrop of Biden's steadfast support for Ukraine even as he faces turmoil at home over Ukraine war funding.

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Is America being flooded with Chinese agents? There are reports of thousands of military-age Chinese men illegally entering America through the country's southern border. Reports claim these men have similar haircut, tattoos and clothes. Why is China sending an army of agents into the U.S.? What is Beijing's game plan?

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In November, the US will host the APEC summit. There is growing anticipation that Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping may meet off-site at the conference.

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US House Republic Kevin McCarthy said that is expecting to survive a threat to his speakership. McCarthy's remarks came after hard-line critics from his own party called for his ouster.

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US: Stopgap bill draws more support from Democrats than Republicans

<p>France began vaccinating millions of ducks on Monday (Oct 2), becoming the&nbsp;only European country with a vaccination campaign against bird flu in a bid to avoid mass culls. The move comes despite countries like the United States and Japan saying that they would impose import restrictions on French poultry.</p>

<p>France has been one of the countries worst affected by the unprecedented global spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“There’s high pressure from the virus, but vaccination should mean we only face individual cases, avoiding the tidal wave sweeping through farms,” said Jocelyn Marguerie, poultry chief at the SNGTV farm vets’ association, as quoted by AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is France planning to do?</strong></h2>

<p>Around 60 million ducks are to be vaccinated across the country over the next year after France made the two-jab course for ducklings as young as 10 days on farms raising more than 250 birds mandatory from October.</p>

<p>The first shots were administered on Monday morning to ducks on a farm in the Landes, a region in southwestern France in the presence of Agriculture Minister Marc Fesneau. “It’s a moment of optimism, we have the feeling of seeing the light at the end of the tunnel,” Fesneau told reporters there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The total cost to vaccinate the millions of birds is estimated to be $102 million (96 million euros), out of which 85 per cent will be funded by the government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The country’s first 80 million doses will come from pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Bird flu in France</strong></h2>

<p>France’s liver for foie gras or meat-producing duck sector is especially sensitive to the virus. The country’s poultry population saw a wave of bird flu in 2015-17 and has suffered nearly constant outbreaks since 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This vaccination plan...is a world first: its goal is to protect all farmed birds and should put an end to the preventive slaughter of animals, which no one wants to live with anymore,” said duck and fois gras makers group CIFOG.</p>

<p>The discovery of one case would mean culling for the whole farm and others nearby, often bringing a heavy financial toll on French farmers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I’ve been caught up in four culls since 2016. I hope we’ll get back to being unscathed. (vaccination) has to work!” Thierry Dezes, who raises ducks in Landes and plans to jab some 5,000 ducklings, as quoted by AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There has been some backlash about the move as one farmer told AFP how customers don’t want meat from “vaccinated ducks”.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>US, Japan import restrictions</strong></h2>

<p>The US imposed restrictions on imports of French poultry starting October 1 citing a risk of introduction and spread of the virus into the country since vaccinated birds may not show signs of infection.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a senior official at the Japanese ministry of agriculture told AFP that Tokyo would suspend imports of French poultry products after the vaccination campaign had started.</p>

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France began vaccinating millions of ducks on Monday (Oct 2), becoming the only European country with a vaccination campaign against bird flu in a bid to avoid mass culls.

France began vaccinating millions of ducks on Monday (Oct 2), becoming the only European country with a vaccination campaign against bird flu in a bid to avoid mass culls. The move comes despite countries like the United States and Japan saying that they would impose import restrictions on French poultry. France has been one of the countries worst affected by the unprecedented global spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu. “There’s high pressure from the virus, but vaccination should mean we only face individual cases, avoiding the tidal wave sweeping through farms,” said Jocelyn Marguerie, poultry chief at the SNGTV farm vets’ association, as quoted by AFP. What is France planning to do? Around 60 million ducks are to be vaccinated across the country over the next year after France made the two-jab course for ducklings as young as 10 days on farms raising more than 250 birds mandatory from October. The first shots were administered on Monday morning to ducks on a farm in the Landes, a region in southwestern France in the presence of Agriculture Minister Marc Fesneau. “It’s a moment of optimism, we have the feeling of seeing the light at the end of the tunnel,” Fesneau told reporters there. The total cost to vaccinate the millions of birds is estimated to be $102 million (96 million euros), out of which 85 per cent will be funded by the government. The country’s first 80 million doses will come from pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim. Bird flu in France France’s liver for foie gras or meat-producing duck sector is especially sensitive to the virus. The country’s poultry population saw a wave of bird flu in 2015-17 and has suffered nearly constant outbreaks since 2020. “This vaccination plan...is a world first: its goal is to protect all farmed birds and should put an end to the preventive slaughter of animals, which no one wants to live with anymore,” said duck and fois gras makers group CIFOG. The discovery of one case would mean culling for the whole farm and others nearby, often bringing a heavy financial toll on French farmers. “I’ve been caught up in four culls since 2016. I hope we’ll get back to being unscathed. (vaccination) has to work!” Thierry Dezes, who raises ducks in Landes and plans to jab some 5,000 ducklings, as quoted by AFP. There has been some backlash about the move as one farmer told AFP how customers don’t want meat from “vaccinated ducks”. US, Japan import restrictions The US imposed restrictions on imports of French poultry starting October 1 citing a risk of introduction and spread of the virus into the country since vaccinated birds may not show signs of infection. Meanwhile, a senior official at the Japanese ministry of agriculture told AFP that Tokyo would suspend imports of French poultry products after the vaccination campaign had started. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US Retail giant Walmart on saturday said that it will streamline job titles across its corporate staff. It argued that this move will ensure that the company remains competitive. The retailer said that while some staff will receive a new job title, their roles, responsibilities, type of work & base pay will not change.

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The rapid ascent of artificial intelligence is causing waves on wall street and beyond. The tech-heavy Nasdaq is surging, up 26% year-to-date, fueled by the frenzy over AI-related stocks. But this AI revolution comes at a significant cost – energy consumption. Studies from the university of Washington reveal that AI models like ChatGPT can consume an astonishing 1 gigawatt-hour of energy per day, equivalent to the power consumption of 33,000 US households.

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China denounced a US report on Saturday that falsely claimed Beijing had spent billions of dollars promoting misinformation around the world, claiming the US government to be the world's most prolific disinformation producer ever.

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Bangladesh on Sunday blocked ailing key opposition leader and two-time former premier Khaleda Zia from travelling abroad for life-saving medical treatment, an official and supporters said.

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<p>Kevin McCarthy's position as the speaker of the US House of Representatives is hanging by a thread as a rebel faction within his own Republican party is calling out to oust him. The brewing storm within the GOP erupted after McCarthy's&nbsp;move to ram through a stopgap funding bill mere moments before the federal agencies were on the brink of shutdown.</p>

<p>The 45-day funding bill was passed in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives&nbsp; by a vote of 335-91. The Democratic-led Senate later endorsed the same bill voting 88-9. President Joe Biden signed the bill to keep the government open.</p>

<p>Hardline Republican Representative Matt Gaetz spoke of his intention to file a "motion to vacate" against Kevin McCarthy. The passing of the bill was followed by severe criticism from conservative Republicans. They argued that McCarthy's actions align too closely with the so-called "Uniparty" in Washington.</p>

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<p>"Should he remain Speaker of the House?" Republican Representative Andy Biggs posted on X.&nbsp;McCarthy's decision to support a measure that could gain Democratic support was a calculated risk, as he was aware that some hardliners within his party might attempt to unseat him regardless.</p>

<p>In response to these condemnations, McCarthy stated, "If I have to risk my job for standing up for the American public, I will do that."</p>

<p>He also reportedly said, "I'll survive" adding&nbsp;Gaetz is&nbsp;"more interested in securing TV interviews."&nbsp;"Let's get over with it. Let's start governing. If he's upset because he tried to push us into a shutdown and I made sure government didn't shut down, then let's have that talk," McCarthy continued.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Complaints from hardliners</strong></h2>

<p>Critics on the right argue that the temporary spending bill upheld policies favoured by Democrats, including President Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi.</p>

<p>Representative Bob Good said,&nbsp;"Kevin McCarthy put a CR on the Floor that got 209 Democrat votes, since it kept in place the Biden-Pelosi-Schumer policies that are destroying the country and the spending levels that are bankrupting us."</p>

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<p>"One thing I know. If Kevin McCarthy uses Democrat votes in the House of Representatives to advance Joe Biden's spending priorities, he cannot remain as the Republican speaker," Gatez reportedly said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Potential Democratic response</strong></h2>

<p>It remains uncertain how Democrats might react if a Republican initiates a motion to vacate and the House votes on the matter.</p>

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<p>Some Democrats, however, have shown little interest in supporting any Speaker candidate other than House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries.&nbsp;</p>

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Kevin McCarthy's position as the speaker of the US House of Representatives is hanging by a thread as a rebel faction within his own Republican party is calling out to oust him. The brewing storm within the GOP erupted after McCarthy's move to ram through a stopgap funding bill mere moments before the federal agencies were on the brink of shutdown. The 45-day funding bill was passed in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives by a vote of 335-91. The Democratic-led Senate later endorsed the same bill voting 88-9. President Joe Biden signed the bill to keep the government open. Hardline Republican Representative Matt Gaetz spoke of his intention to file a "motion to vacate" against Kevin McCarthy. The passing of the bill was followed by severe criticism from conservative Republicans. They argued that McCarthy's actions align too closely with the so-called "Uniparty" in Washington. Also Read | Chipotle manager rips off employee's Hijab, sparks legal firestorm "Should he remain Speaker of the House?" Republican Representative Andy Biggs posted on X. McCarthy's decision to support a measure that could gain Democratic support was a calculated risk, as he was aware that some hardliners within his party might attempt to unseat him regardless. In response to these condemnations, McCarthy stated, "If I have to risk my job for standing up for the American public, I will do that." He also reportedly said, "I'll survive" adding Gaetz is "more interested in securing TV interviews." "Let's get over with it. Let's start governing. If he's upset because he tried to push us into a shutdown and I made sure government didn't shut down, then let's have that talk," McCarthy continued. Complaints from hardliners Critics on the right argue that the temporary spending bill upheld policies favoured by Democrats, including President Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Representative Bob Good said, "Kevin McCarthy put a CR on the Floor that got 209 Democrat votes, since it kept in place the Biden-Pelosi-Schumer policies that are destroying the country and the spending levels that are bankrupting us." Also Read | ‘You ain’t seen anything yet’: Jaishankar says India-US ties to reach another level "One thing I know. If Kevin McCarthy uses Democrat votes in the House of Representatives to advance Joe Biden's spending priorities, he cannot remain as the Republican speaker," Gatez reportedly said. Potential Democratic response It remains uncertain how Democrats might react if a Republican initiates a motion to vacate and the House votes on the matter. Watch | Qin Gang affair: How China dictates private and social lives of officials × Some Democrats have suggested they could support McCarthy during turbulent times, while others have hinted at backing a moderate Republican who would share power within House committees. Some Democrats, however, have shown little interest in supporting any Speaker candidate other than House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>In a legal showdown, a US federal agency has taken restaurant giant Chipotle to court, leveling accusations of religious harassment centred on a shocking incident at a Kansas branch in US state of Missouri. The manager reportedly forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by Muslim women, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The lawsuit was filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a US agency responsible for enforcing and administering federal laws that prohibit discrimination in employment. It also checks for any sort of harassment in the workplace.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The lawsuit alleged that in 2021, an assistant manager at a Chipotle branch in Lenexa, Kansas, repeatedly harassed the employee by demanding that she reveal her hair, despite her repeated refusals. The situation escalated over several weeks until the manager physically grabbed and partially removed her hijab.</p>

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<p>The EEOC's complaint asserted that the manager's persistent and "offensive" requests for the employee to remove her hijab, along with his attempt to forcibly remove it, created a "hostile" working environment based on religion. The agency further argued that these actions were "unwelcome, intentional, and severe", all of which are in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws.</p>

<h2><strong>Chipotle's response&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Laurie Schalow, Chipotle's chief corporate affairs officer, responded to the lawsuit by stating that the company encourages employees to report concerns, including through an anonymous hotline. “We have a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination of any kind and we have terminated the employee in question,” she reportedly said in an email.</p>

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<p>The harassment began in July 2021 when the manager repeatedly asked the 19-year-old employee to remove her hijab, expressing a desire to see her hair.</p>

<p>According to the complaint, he made this demand at least 10 times over a month, with the employee consistently refusing on the grounds of her religious beliefs. Although the employee reported her discomfort to another supervisor, no further action was taken against the manager, as per the complaint.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Employee's resignation</strong></h2>

<p>The most distressing incident occurred in August 2021 when the manager allegedly reached out and partially pulled off the employee's hijab. Following this ugly experience, the employee gave her two weeks' notice.</p>

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<p>However, Chipotle did not schedule her for any shifts during this notice period. This was unlike other non-Muslim employees who continued to be scheduled for work during their notice periods, as claimed in the lawsuit.</p>

<p>The lawsuit, filed by the EEOC, further said that Chipotle violated federal civil rights laws protecting employees and job applicants from discrimination based on religion, race, ethnicity, sex, and national origin.&nbsp;</p>

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In a legal showdown, a US federal agency has taken restaurant giant Chipotle to court, leveling accusations of religious harassment centred on a shocking incident at a Kansas branch in US state of Missouri.

In a legal showdown, a US federal agency has taken restaurant giant Chipotle to court, leveling accusations of religious harassment centred on a shocking incident at a Kansas branch in US state of Missouri. The manager reportedly forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by Muslim women, media reports said. The lawsuit was filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a US agency responsible for enforcing and administering federal laws that prohibit discrimination in employment. It also checks for any sort of harassment in the workplace. The lawsuit alleged that in 2021, an assistant manager at a Chipotle branch in Lenexa, Kansas, repeatedly harassed the employee by demanding that she reveal her hair, despite her repeated refusals. The situation escalated over several weeks until the manager physically grabbed and partially removed her hijab. Also Read | Suicide bomber triggers blast near Turkish parliament, another shot dead The EEOC's complaint asserted that the manager's persistent and "offensive" requests for the employee to remove her hijab, along with his attempt to forcibly remove it, created a "hostile" working environment based on religion. The agency further argued that these actions were "unwelcome, intentional, and severe", all of which are in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws. Chipotle's response Laurie Schalow, Chipotle's chief corporate affairs officer, responded to the lawsuit by stating that the company encourages employees to report concerns, including through an anonymous hotline. “We have a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination of any kind and we have terminated the employee in question,” she reportedly said in an email. Also Read | Poland opposition gives rallying cry in Warsaw as thousand gather The harassment began in July 2021 when the manager repeatedly asked the 19-year-old employee to remove her hijab, expressing a desire to see her hair. According to the complaint, he made this demand at least 10 times over a month, with the employee consistently refusing on the grounds of her religious beliefs. Although the employee reported her discomfort to another supervisor, no further action was taken against the manager, as per the complaint. Employee's resignation The most distressing incident occurred in August 2021 when the manager allegedly reached out and partially pulled off the employee's hijab. Following this ugly experience, the employee gave her two weeks' notice. Watch | Slovak Elections: Populist leader Robert Fico wins elections × However, Chipotle did not schedule her for any shifts during this notice period. This was unlike other non-Muslim employees who continued to be scheduled for work during their notice periods, as claimed in the lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed by the EEOC, further said that Chipotle violated federal civil rights laws protecting employees and job applicants from discrimination based on religion, race, ethnicity, sex, and national origin. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

US: Chipotle manager rips off employee's Hijab, sparks legal firestorm

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