The management of Wonderful World is in the process of concluding an official enquiry into the case of Njemile Webb, who accused the company of denying her a job because she wears a hijab.
The company which has been in existence for 42 years has categorically denied that Webb’s incident stems from any gender, religious or ethnic discrimination.
In a press release issued yesterday, the clothing company said in the interest of fairness to all parties concerned, it was their respectful view that an enquiry must be undertaken before any comprehensive statement is released to the media and its customers.
The company said it was imperative that they met with staff members who were involved in relation to the incident.
“As a locally owned company we have prided ourselves as being responsible and celebrate the diversity of our customers. We have always appreciated the support received from our customers who comprise of all ethnicities and religious persuasions.”
Wonderful World stated that they were not against members of the Muslim faith.
“We state unequivocally that Wonderful World employs persons from all denominations and religious persuasions and will continue to do so.”