Target has come under fire from supporters of an employee who was cruelly fired for writing “Believe in Jesus” on his name tag.
Dennis Kendrick's jaw dropped when his employer told him he was being fired for faking a dress code violation.
“I said, 'Well, I've seen people with rainbows on their bodies.' I said, 'I'm going to keep wearing this name tag,' and they said, 'Well, I've seen people with rainbows on their bodies.' “I can't work here anymore.'' Kendrick told a local broadcast station.
When Kendrick clapped back asking for a decision in writing, the manager at the Fargo, North Dakota, Target store “refused,” she said.
“They gave me this piece of paper with all their phone numbers and said, 'If you have any questions about dress code violations, please call one of these numbers.'” And he just said, We just kept going back and forth and never getting anywhere,” she said.
Kendrick said she has never had a problem wearing other items that promote her faith.
Backers defended her online, calling the retail giant an organization founded on “left-wing policies.”
“I'm sick of their leftist policies,” one Reddit user gushed.
Meanwhile, other commenters urged Kendrick to seek legal advice.
Another Reddit user wrote, “Finish a lawsuit for all the money owed, then take 2 weeks off, and finally let him quit.”
Target touts itself as an “equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination.”
The organization says it “makes decisions regarding employment opportunities, including hiring, advancement, and advancement, without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, or religious beliefs.”
One critic pointed out the hypocrisy of the policy and urged her to take action.
“Religious discrimination is a serious ethical issue and protected by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. I hope she refuses to rehire and sue TF,” one Reddit user said .
Some took a neutral stance, calling for an end to all personal adjustments to Target's uniforms.
Target did not respond to The Post's request for comment.
The $56 billion company issued a statement to a local television station after the incident, saying it had reviewed the situation and that Kendrick “should not have been fired.”
“We have apologized to her and offered her immediate reinstatement, and we are happy to have her working at our store again,” the statement said.
Targett also said “appropriate action” was being taken by the “leaders” involved in the firing.
The company is working with the Fargo store to ensure its policies are “adequately followed” going forward.
Kendrick was also approached by the newspaper, but did not immediately respond.
“My job has been restored. Yes, I will continue to wear 'In Jesus' on my name tag,” she wrote online.
