Not Good: A&E Violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Letting Phil Robertson Go

[Steve_McGarrett]

Do you idiots really think that a company as big as A&E doesn't have a bunch of lawyers who went through his contract before they made their announcement to make sure that the suspension was legal?

I mean, fucking seriously, this isn't some little mom-and-pop outfit who has a half-assed lawyer on retainer. A&E probably has in-house counsel who read through his contract and made sure that it was kosher before they pulled the trigger on the suspension. Assuming as much really isn't rocket science.

Well apparently their lawyers were stupid enough that they lacked foresight to tell the CEO babe from A&E that there would be massive backlash from his suspension over a bunch of militant gays. Cracker Barrel I'm sure consulted their lawyers yesterday before removing Phils image from their stores and they got a rude awakening when customers called for a boycott. They reversed course this afternoon apologizing nationally and decided to put Phil's image back on the shelves. Some lawyers give bad advice. Common sense should tell you that............or do you have any?

 

[mack20]

Do you idiots really think that a company as big as A&E doesn't have a bunch of lawyers who went through his contract before they made their announcement to make sure that the suspension was legal?

I mean, fucking seriously, this isn't some little mom-and-pop outfit who has a half-assed lawyer on retainer. A&E probably has in-house counsel who read through his contract and made sure that it was kosher before they pulled the trigger on the suspension. Assuming as much really isn't rocket science.

Well apparently their lawyers were stupid enough that they lacked foresight to tell the CEO babe from A&E that there would be massive backlash from his suspension over a bunch of militant gays. Cracker Barrel I'm sure consulted their lawyers yesterday before removing Phils image from their stores and they got a rude awakening when customers called for a boycott. They reversed course this afternoon apologizing nationally and decided to put Phil's image back on the shelves. Some lawyers give bad advice. Common sense should tell you that............or do you have any?

There is a difference between legal counsel incorrectly predicting public reaction and legal counsel accurately interpreting a legal contract.

Is that too complicated for you to understand?

 

[Kondor3]

Do you idiots really think that a company as big as A&E doesn't have a bunch of lawyers who went through his contract before they made their announcement to make sure that the suspension was legal?...

That's a very good question. Lawyers make mistakes, too, and can't see every angle from which they can be attacked. All it takes is missing one weak-spot that the other side can find, and... whammo!

 

[Pogo]

A&E violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Actually not.

First, a review would need to be conducted to determine if indeed the relationship between the network and the cast member actually constitutes an employer/employee relationship subject to Title VII protection.

But assuming such a relationship existed, the cast member wasn’t suspended because he was a Christian, the cast member was suspended because he made false, hateful, and ignorant statements concerning gays and African-Americans that didn’t comport with the networks policies, having nothing to do with Christian doctrine or dogma.

The cast member wasn’t suspended because the network doesn’t want to be associated with Christians, the cast member was suspended because the network doesn’t want to be associated with hateful bigots and racists, which is perfectly legitimate grounds for a suspension.

Exactly. Neither Robertson nor any other actor hired for a series could likely be classified as a salaried "employee". Not to mention anybody on a show like this signs a contract that has a morality clause in it, which basically means any time the Producer sees Talent not living up to the image, for whatever reason, they can can him.

This thread's a complete failure.

 

[Katzndogz]

Do you idiots really think that a company as big as A&E doesn't have a bunch of lawyers who went through his contract before they made their announcement to make sure that the suspension was legal?

I mean, fucking seriously, this isn't some little mom-and-pop outfit who has a half-assed lawyer on retainer. A&E probably has in-house counsel who read through his contract and made sure that it was kosher before they pulled the trigger on the suspension. Assuming as much really isn't rocket science.

At the time the announcement was made none of this was supposed to happen. The show was supposed to go on. After an appropriate period of time Phil was supposed to apologize, give a hefty donation to GLAAD and all of them promise to never mention God or use a gun again. The lawyers were evaluating the circumstances as they assumed them to be. Not the suspension. The suspension was intended to be agreed upon as appropriate for such a vile transgression.

No one expected the whole family to bail rather than apologize. This was supposed to go down just like Paula Deen went down. She didn't sue Food Network. Phil Robertson is not going to sue A&E. Not even close.

 

[rightwinger]

Maybe if he didn't show such an interest in bestiality and ass fucking, he would still have a job

 

[Pogo]

Do you idiots really think that a company as big as A&E doesn't have a bunch of lawyers who went through his contract before they made their announcement to make sure that the suspension was legal?

I mean, fucking seriously, this isn't some little mom-and-pop outfit who has a half-assed lawyer on retainer. A&E probably has in-house counsel who read through his contract and made sure that it was kosher before they pulled the trigger on the suspension. Assuming as much really isn't rocket science.

At the time the announcement was made none of this was supposed to happen. The show was supposed to go on. After an appropriate period of time Phil was supposed to apologize, give a hefty donation to GLAAD and all of them promise to never mention God or use a gun again. The lawyers were evaluating the circumstances as they assumed them to be. Not the suspension. The suspension was intended to be agreed upon as appropriate for such a vile transgression.

No one expected the whole family to bail rather than apologize. This was supposed to go down just like Paula Deen went down. She didn't sue Food Network. Phil Robertson is not going to sue A&E. Not even close.

Of course they're not. Neither one has any basis.

 

[mudwhistle]

Phil wasn't let go because of his religion

He was let go for acting like a bigoted asshole

Regardless how you slice it, it's discrimination because of his religious beliefs.

 

[J.E.D]

Breaking: A&E Violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Letting Phil Robertson Go

Are you retarded?

 

[Steve_McGarrett]

Maybe if he didn't show such an interest in bestiality and ass fucking, he would still have a job

What Phil stated about Gays and bestiality was the right thing to say. Conducting homosexuality is a sin. Conducting bestiality is a sin. They are both an abomination to God.

 

[J.E.D]

So...you are

 

[Steve_McGarrett]

 

[Pogo]

Yup. He is.

 

[thereisnospoon]

Looks like Phil might own A&E after all this is over. Specifically, A&E violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.


Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964:

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. SEC. 2000e-2. [Section 703]

(a) Employer practices

It shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer -

(1) to fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual, or otherwise to discriminate against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of such individual’s race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.


That’s what discrimination is. It's law.

You cant possibly be this stupid right? Morality clause?

Ahh. See what happens...Libs suddenly forget about the landmark legislation they rely on applies to everyone.
Mr Robertson did not violate any morality clause. So as long as no individual is harmed, expressing one's religious beliefs is unimpeachable.
Nice try though..
You just want to see the Robertson family taken down. Jealous are we?

 

[Pogo]

Looks like Phil might own A&E after all this is over. Specifically, A&E violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.


Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964:

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. SEC. 2000e-2. [Section 703]

(a) Employer practices

It shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer -

(1) to fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual, or otherwise to discriminate against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of such individual’s race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.


That’s what discrimination is. It's law.

You cant possibly be this stupid right? Morality clause?

Ahh. See what happens...Libs suddenly forget about the landmark legislation they rely on applies to everyone.
Mr Robertson did not violate any morality clause. So as long as no individual is harmed, expressing one's religious beliefs is unimpeachable.
Nice try though..
You just want to see the Robertson family taken down. Jealous are we?

Ah. Let me guess. You have no clue what a "morality clause" is, nor have you read the 23 times it's been posted.

Yawn.

 

[thereisnospoon]

Phil wasn't let go because of his religion

He was let go for acting like a bigoted asshole

Bullshit....The fact is A&E management was aware of the content of the interview months ago.
If quoting the Bible is a form of bigotry, we are doomed as a nation.
Oh, to you 'bigot' is just a label the throw around like a wad of mud, hoping it sticks to those you've deemed 'enemy'..

 

[thereisnospoon]

Phil wasn't let go because of his religion

Sorry but you're wrong. He was let go for his religious views on homosexuality.

If he had said.......the Bible says homosexuality is wrong and I believe it is wrong, he would not be having these problems

Saying......what is the deal with gays and ass fucking? Wouldn't they rather have a pussy?

Or comparing it to bestiality

Or saying Jim Crow wasn't so bad

Isn't in the bible

Your word is not valid....Post quotes from the transcript.

 

[Stephanie]

I hope they sue Glaad out of existence too

Couldn't happen to a nastier bunch of people

 

[thereisnospoon]

Sorry but you're wrong. He was let go for his religious views on homosexuality.

If he had said.......the Bible says homosexuality is wrong and I believe it is wrong, he would not be having these problems

Saying......what is the deal with gays and ass fucking? Wouldn't they rather have a pussy?

Or comparing it to bestiality

Or saying Jim Crow wasn't so bad

Isn't in the bible

Again, he DID NOT COMPARE IT TO BESTIALITY. Can't you guys READ or are you really that fucking dense??? He said bestiality because it is in with A LIST OF SINS according to his belief and which is stated in the bible.

ARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGG

They have lost the narrative and are now simply making up shit as they go.

 

[JimBowie1958]

Looks like Phil might own A&E after all this is over. Specifically, A&E violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.


Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964:

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. SEC. 2000e-2. [Section 703]

(a) Employer practices

It shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer -

(1) to fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual, or otherwise to discriminate against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of such individual’s race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.


That’s what discrimination is. It's law.

Lol, this would be so great, but the lawyers can still screw Phil over, he needs some really good ones if he goes this route.