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Rejection Due To Headscarf – German Federal Labor Court Holds Employer Liable For Compensation
Rejecting an applicant because she wears a religious headscarf may prove costly for employers. In its decision on January 29, 2026 (8 AZR 49/25), the Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht, "BAG") held that, in such circumstances...
Littler Mendelson
