Target apologizes after firing an employee for writing “Trust in Jesus” on her name tag, sparking controversy over policies.
Target, the popular retail chain, is under fire after a former employee claimed she was fired for wearing a name tag that said “Trust in Jesus.”
Denise Kendrick, who worked at a Target store in Fargo, North Dakota, shared her story on social media.
The incident has sparked a debate about religious expression in the workplace.
The Target employee was stunned after being informed that she was fired
The company called Denise Kendrick into a meeting and told her they were letting her go from her job.
The reason given was a violation of the store’s dress code.
Kendrick had written “Trust in Jesus” on her name tag, which her manager deemed inappropriate.
She was shocked and felt that her faith was being attacked.
In her own words, Kendrick expressed disbelief at the decision.
She pointed out that other employees had name tags featuring different messages and symbols, including rainbows.
When she asked why her name tag was different and requested a written explanation for her firing, her manager refused.
She received a paper with phone numbers to call for questions.
“I replied, ‘Well, I’ve seen people with rainbows on theirs. I’m going to continue to wear this name tag,’ and then they said, ‘Well, you can’t work here anymore,’” Kendrick said.
“They gave me this paper with all these phone numbers on it and said, ‘If you have any questions about the violation of the dress code, just call one of these numbers.
“And he just kept repeating it, and we just kept going back and forth, and it was going nowhere,” she said.
Support and outrage followed the employee’s firing incident.
Kendrick’s story quickly gained attention online.
Supporters rallied around her, criticizing Target for what they saw as unfair treatment.
Many people expressed frustration, claiming that the company’s policies biased against religious beliefs.
Comments on social media included strong statements about the need for companies to respect all forms of expression, including religious ones.
Some users on Reddit called for Kendrick to seek legal action against Target.
They encouraged her to demand back pay and suggested that she take a vacation before quitting.
This response highlighted the anger many felt toward the company’s handling of the situation.
One user said: I’m sick of their left policies.
The second user wrote: I’d like to know more about the person who fired her, what disciplinary action was taken and have that person articulate the reasons action was taken against the employee.
This was a guaranteed political vendetta.
The third user wrote: I stopped shopping there because of their obnoxious woke policies.
Their earnings are in toilet because they annoy their customers.
I wish this lady nothing but the best in her future endeavors and hope that target continues to reap the repercussions of their woke policies
Another comment: Target is now “The Target” for religious discrimination. See you in court.
Oh, by the way, Trump’s judges will hear the discrimination case.
Someone said: Stopped shopping at Target when it went Woke. Sorry for how they treat their associates.
Target issues apology after firing employee as she writes “Trust in Jesus” on name tag
In response to the backlash, Target released a statement saying that they should not have fired Kendrick.
The company acknowledged that the decision to terminate her employment was incorrect.
A spokesperson confirmed that Target would reinstate Kendrick and allow her to continue wearing her name tag with the religious message.
Target claims to be an equal-opportunity employer, prohibiting religious discrimination.
The company emphasized its commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all employees and customers.
“We apologized to her, offered to reinstate her immediately, and are pleased that she is back working in our store,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
“We are taking the approprate steps to address the actions taken by the individual leader involved in this situation and are working with the store to ensure our policies re appropriately followed moving forward.”