Solano County, CA – Employee Accuses County Of Anti-Semitism

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    Nathan HansfordSolano County, CA – A legal fight is brewing between a social worker and the county he works for.

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    A local man says he’s proud of his Jewish heritage and proud of his faith. But, he claims because of discrimination he’s been experiencing since 2005, he’s lost faith in Solano County and now he’s suing.

    “I have nobody to go to. It’s very difficult, it’s very difficult. It makes it difficult to get up in the morning,” says Nathan.

    Nathan Hansford is a Social Services worker for Solano County. He helps rescue abused children, and today he believes he needs rescuing from his supervisors. “Most days I’d rather not be there,” says Nathan.

    Because of his Jewish faith, Nathan says he’s been the target of blatant discrimination. He claims his supervisors are not honoring his commitment to the Jewish Sabbath by making him work late Friday nights and Saturday mornings.

    He also says they have questioned some of his religious clothing. But, the most shocking allegations is that he says one employee made anti-Semitic comments in casual conversations, but nothing was done.

    In his complaint he says the co-worker told another, “The Jews are the problem with the world because they start all the wars and kill Arab babies.” And on another occasion, he says an employee asked a Rabbi who there,” When are you people going to find Jesus?”
    Nathan complained to his supervisors, and he says he ignored it. “That’s a horrible thing to say. And I was told to mind my own business. That it didn’t concern me,” Nathan explains.

    Carolee Kilduff represents the county and says that was, “absolutely not the case.” She says Nathan never personally heard the comments, but found out second-hand. She also says this is not about discrimination or the Sabbath, but work ethics. “There were a few occasions where he worked past sundown.
    The nature of social work is that it sometimes, like in your work job and in my job sometimes we have to work after hours to get the job done,” explains Carolee.

    “The county must be held accountable,” says Nathan’s attorney, Wendy Mussel. Nathan’s attorney says after years of discrimination, they’re suing. “After repeatedly requesting an accommodation to observe the Sabbath he was repeatedly subjected to different work rules and discipline,” says Mussel.

    “I want to help families and I want to help children and I want to make a difference in our community. But who helps me?” asks Nathan.

    The County is standing by its statement and Hansford is standing by the allegation. The final determination as far as who’s right or wrong probably won’t be determined for another two years when they go to court.


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    Anon
    Anon
    15 years ago

    “Carolee Kilduff represents the county and says that was, “absolutely not the case.” She says Nathan never personally heard the comments, but found out second-hand. She also says this is not about discrimination or the Sabbath, but work ethics. “There were a few occasions where he worked past sundown.”
    The nature of social work is that it sometimes, like in your work job and in my job sometimes we have to work after hours to get the job done,” explains Carolee.”

    Well Carolee just made it quite clear that this guy is being truthful. She obviously has not taken the time to educate herself on Title VII of the Civil Rights act which
    prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.

    (j) The term “religion” includes all aspects of religious observance and
    practice, as well as belief, unless an employer demonstrates that he is
    unable to reasonably accommodate to an employee’s or prospective
    employee’s religious observance or practice without undue hardship on the
    conduct of the employer’s business.

    I wish Nathan the best of luck and everybody please remember that this guy is putting himself on the line to protect your rights as well as his own.

    HAGTBG
    HAGTBG
    15 years ago

    I don’t understand why he ever worked on Shabbat in the first place but I am not in his shoes. Sounds like he has a great case. I am sorry for his plight and I hope court resolves it.

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    15 years ago

    some of us experience anti-semitism often. that’s life, life is not easy for anyone, anywhere. nathan should grow up and get on with his life. his reactions only fuel the anti-semites. he and his lawyer are not going to make it go away behaving as they do. has it ever occurred to anyone that nathan may be a major putz?

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    15 years ago

    based on the fact that he seems to whine alot and does not grow up. c’mon, none of us like anti-semitism, g-d forbid! but hey, it exists, deal with it, try to treat the goyim we come in contact with the way we want to be treated. keep it in mind in a positive way as in what can i do to change the balance? try not to whine about it and wonder why it exists and look for others to clean it up. it starts with each and every one of us as jews.