Outrage after Target fired woman over ‘dress code issue’

North Dakota Target is facing backlash for firing a woman who wrote “Trust Jesus” on her name tag.

Denise Kendrick, an employee at the Fargo store, said she was fired Nov. 16 for violating the dress code.

On that shift, she wrote “Trust Jesus” and a drawing of a cross on her name tag, but a manager approached her and told her she couldn’t wear it, according to KVLY.

“I said, ‘Well, I’ve seen people with rainbows. I’m going to keep wearing this badge,’ and then they said, ‘Well, you can’t work here anymore,’” Kendrick said. .

She said she asked the reason why she was fired, but was only given a list of information about the dress code policy.

“I said, ‘Can I have a written explanation of why you are firing me?’ and they refused to do it,” Kendrick said.

“They gave me this paper with all these phone numbers and said, ‘If you have questions about a dress code violation, just call one of these numbers.’ And he just kept repeating it and we just kept going back and forth and it didn’t get anywhere.”

Kendrick said she was wearing a simple red long-sleeved sweatshirt and jeans when she was in front. She said she had been wearing other religious clothing for several months and had never had a problem.

“I had no problem with anyone coming up to me with my Christian shirts,” Kendrick said.

According to Target’s policies, “Target is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including hiring, promotions, and promotions without regard to the following characteristics: race, color, national origin, religion beliefs.”

Outraged social media users called Kendrick’s firing discriminatory and said it was hypocritical to allow some people to write on their badges but not her.

“I don’t shop at Target!” I hope this lady sues Target for wrongful termination! I’m so sick of the bigoted left! They are all so miserable,” said one Reddit user.

“I’m done with overpriced targets and their quality isn’t any better. I’m tired of their leftist politics. If they’re going to let people use rainbows and pronouns, there’s no reason not to let her do it,” another said.

“How about a simple “you only wear the approved uniform and nothing else” policy. No “gut feeling” or other nonsense, just necessary corporate stuff,” said a third person.

“Suddenly all problems disappear. But of course the left-wing ‘feeling’ crowd won’t get a good signal if that happens.”

Another person said, “You would think Target would allow its employees to express themselves. At least that’s how they emit, but apparently not.”

Following her interview with a local news channel, a Target spokesperson released a statement about Kendrick’s rehiring.

“Upon learning of the situation, we conducted a review and concluded that the team member should not be terminated. We apologized to her and offered to reinstate her immediately,” the spokesperson said.

“We are taking appropriate steps to address the actions taken by the individual leaders involved in this situation and are working with the store to ensure proper enforcement of our policies moving forward.”

Kendrick wrote on Facebook: “My job has been restored and yes, I will continue to wear ‘Trust Jesus’ on my badge.”