Amanda was employed full-time for five years as a salesclerk by Shop 'n' Save department store. Occasionally she was required to work on Friday evenings and Saturdays. Amanda, who had never had any strong religious beliefs, married the young son of a devout family. After her marriage, Amanda adopted her husband's religion which prohibited her from working from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday. She then informed her employer that she would no longer be able to work during these times. The store manager advised her that Saturday work was a prerequisite for a fulltime position and offered her a part-time position as an alternative. Amanda accepted the position which reduced her hours and, thus, her salary by 30%. She subsequently filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission. What arguments would be available to the parties involved in this dispute? Render a decision.
A.C.W.S. (2d) 109.

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The Answer of Amanda was employed full-time for five years as a salesclerk by Shop 'n' Save department store. Occasionally she was required to work on Friday evenings and Saturdays. Amanda, who had never had any strong religious beliefs, married the young son of a devout family. After her marriage, Amanda adopted her husband's religion which prohibited her from working from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday. She then informed her employer that she would no longer be able to work during these times. The store manager advised her that Saturday work was a prerequisite for a fulltime position and offered her a part-time position as an alternative. Amanda accepted the position which reduced her hours and, thus, her salary by 30%. She subsequently filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission. What arguments would be available to the parties involved in this dispute? Render a decision.
A.C.W.S. (2d) 109.

Amanda Was Employed Full-Time for Five Years as a Salesclerk