Cassie Smith, a Hooters waitress in Michigan has been put on probation because of her weight. Smith got glowing reports from managers and good reviews from customers at Hooters. One day, she was called into a conference where she was told “We have that your shorts and shirt size could use some improvement,” followed by if she wants to keep her job, she has 30 days to lose some weight. For anyone, this is a degrading and demoralizing comment to hear. Smith stated “If I could’ve gone back and not worked there for two years to take back that feeling, I would do it.” The question is, did Hooters have the right to make the statements they did? When people go to Hooters, they usually don’t go for the wings. Therefore, Smith knew what she was getting into when she applied for the job. In summary, Hooters needs to be more courteous and respectful when they talk to their employees about personal features, as these comments could have long term affects on their lives. Also, they need to be more clear about their job description during their hiring process so employees know exactly what they’re getting into.
Work Cited: http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/world/hooters-waitress-placed-on-weight-probation_100366642.html