Fired!

The manager of the Florida McDonald's who told a transgendered applicant, employment would not be offered to "faggots," has been fired. The manager actually called the applicant and left a "hateful voicemail." The adverse action against the manager was based upon the employer's non-discrimination policy which was interpreted to include discrimination against LGBT. The State of Florida does not have a law protecting LGBT. This case underscores the importance of thinking before leaving a voicemail, as well as the fact employers can use a lot of reasons broader than the law to justify termination of an employee.