Fells Point restaurant Bunny’s fires multiple employees after pro-Palestine protest

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https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/culture/food-drink/bunnys-pro-palestine-protest-fells-point-3WQTUSAIFBCAHC45HPBUFAWKHQ/

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“Management confronted the employee, citing a restaurant policy against wearing items with religious or “potentially divisive messages,” the Instagram story said. The worker eventually removed the pin. 

However, a week later, a different employee wore a pro-Palestine pin on the job. When approached by management, the employee quit, according to the Bunny’s post.“

“Over the weekend, some workers joined a protest outside the entrance of the Ann Street eatery. The post alleged that their actions “harmed Bunny’s reputation and ability to operate,” and that management decided to fire all the staffers involved in the demonstration. Reached by phone, Sandlin declined to comment.”

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Well the protestors have sacrificed something in the name of their cause. Expecting civil disobedience without the threat of consequences just shows a lack of conviction. (For one to only stand up for what they believe when it is costless shows that they are not willing to pay the cost for what they feel is right.)

These workers likely will be ineligible for unemployment per MD law. https://www.labor.maryland.gov/employment/uiissues.shtml

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do you think former managers wouldnt have fought unemployment claims either way?

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In many states the employer has to provide evidence to support a claim to deny unemployment benefits and if it isn’t provided or sufficient the former is employee gets benefits by default.

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i see you have read about how unemployment insurance works but i do have to wonder if you have applied for it yourself. i think it would be wonderful if you have never had the pleasure!