Primark has apologised after an worker at its Belfast retailer was warned her Irish-language Christmas jumper might be deemed offensive.
A feminine worker on the Northern Irish capital’s retailer was stated to have worn a jumper that stated “Nollaig shona”, which is Irish for Happy Christmas, The Irish Times reported.
She was then requested to go to the workplace and instructed some individuals might discover the Irish writing offensive.
The worker was additionally instructed Spanish-language clothes can be acceptable, however Irish-language clothes will not be, and ordered to report back to the agency’s head workplace over the problem.
Primark has since apologised over the incident.
The clothes and homewares retailer, which specialises in low-priced items, was based in Ireland in 1969 below the title Penneys.
The firm confirmed the incident occurred, and stated it doesn’t have a coverage that forestalls using Irish language on clothes.
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In a press release to Sky News, it added: “We help an inclusive office the place everybody ought to really feel welcome at work.
“We are really sorry that this incident took place, this was an isolated event that should not have happened, and we are taking steps to provide further guidance to our colleagues on our workwear policy.”
Primark nonetheless operates in Ireland below its authentic title.
Source: information.sky.com”