Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Christian wins case against AT&T
In 2001 Buonanno, who had been with the company nearly two years, objected to the language of a directive in its new employee handbook. It required all workers to "fully recognize, respect and value the differences among all of us," including differences in sexual orientation.
Buonanno said he was willing to pledge not to discriminate against or harass anyone, but he felt that he could not in good conscience sign the "certificate of understanding" agreeing with the new policy. As a result, he was fired, and subsequently sued
Where's are all of those free-speech advocates (insert cricket sound)
In 2001 Buonanno, who had been with the company nearly two years, objected to the language of a directive in its new employee handbook. It required all workers to "fully recognize, respect and value the differences among all of us," including differences in sexual orientation.
Buonanno said he was willing to pledge not to discriminate against or harass anyone, but he felt that he could not in good conscience sign the "certificate of understanding" agreeing with the new policy. As a result, he was fired, and subsequently sued
Where's are all of those free-speech advocates (insert cricket sound)
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