Her old manager had approved the vacation almost a year before.  When a new regional manager was promoted over Gina Uberti, however, they questioned the wisdom of her taking off during a promotion that Bath and Body Works was holding at that time called “Signature Restage.”  Gina explained that she had asked for the time off a year in advance.  When pressed why she needed that week, she explained she was going to Salem to celebrate Samhain, the New Year. She explained about Wicca, the Sabbats, and how this Sabbat was considered the holiest of them all.

“Uberti says she explained that her vacation had already been approved and that she was celebrating a religious holiday.  Uberti says Scibelli responded, “That is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. Let me ask you where your priorities should have been?” Uberti says she asked what was ridiculous, and Scibelli replied: “Well, you will need a new career in your new year.” Scibelli allegedly added, “I will be damned if I have a devil-worshipper on my team.” Uberti says she was fired in November 2008. She seeks lost wages and punitive damages for religious discrimination.”

I can’t believe that a manager of a store that sells bath and body products, after having the holiday explained to them, would make a comment like that.  We don’t even believe in the devil, let alone worship it.

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You can read a pdf file of the court documents here.