I wasn’t allowed to work because of my hijab, claims sales assistant

A former sales assistant at Dunnes Stores has claimed that she wanted to work her rostered hours but could not do so as she was not permitted to wear a hijab at work.

Loreta Tavoraite, aged 35, of Parknamore, Ballincollig, Co Cork, has brought a case for unfair dismissal against Dunnes Stores of 46-50 South Great Georges St, Dublin.

Ms Tavoraite, who is originally from Lithuania, began work at Dunnes Stores in Ballincollig on Jul 26, 2007.