During six years working for GMA, Jetson's Buddhism was never really an issue, and why would it be? Serving as the marketing director for a large company requires allegiance to no specific creed.
Jetson says that changed on March 14, 2012, when Ellis, co-founder, board member, and "vice president of staffing, corporate travel and diversity" -- asked him to immediately begin adding daily Bible quotes to The Grind, the company's morning email newsletter.
According to a federal lawsuit Jetson filed last week, he refused. Ellis, I am unable to add quotes or scriptures from the Bible as you've requested," he wrote in response to the request. "I have always taken great care to avoid any quotes that would offend others as well as my own personal religious beliefs."
The suit says Ellis responded first by telling Jetson that he understood and respected his personal beliefs, then, after work the next day, by firing him over the phone.
What are some beliefs and practices of Buddhism?
Did Management do the right thing? Why or Why not?
If you are the manager, how would you handle this situation?