(FoxNews.com) - A gay South Dakota teenager allegedly forced by his boss to wear a name tag that read "gaytard" filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission this week, claiming his former employer discriminated against him and violated his civil rights.
The Argus Leader reports the teen, identified as 16-year-old Tyler Brandt, was allegedly forced by a night manager at Taco John's International restaurant to wear a name tag that read "gaytard" during his June 23 shift.
Brandt reportedly complied, fearing he'd lose his job if he didn't wear the name tag. The teen, who is openly gay, claims he was mocked in front of restaurant customers when he asked to remove the tag. He resigned the next day, according to the newspaper.
Brandt filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission this week with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota, alleging the restaurant in Yankton, S.D., violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He also created a website hoping to bring attention to bullying in the workplace. Continue Reading
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