Model claims Hyundai fired her for being on her period
Model Rachel Rickert has claimed that she was fired from her job of representing car maker Hyundai at an auto show for being on her period. Rachel reportedly wasn't allowed to take a break due to which her clothes were stained. When she asked for a change of clothes, Rickert was asked to leave for the day and eventually fired.
If you think the concept of period-shaming isn't as rampant as it was a few years ago, then please allow us to help you snap out of your oblivious bubble.Model Rachel Rickert, 27, has decided to sue automobile giant, Hyundai, for "shaming" and firing her for being on her period. What may sound pretty illogical at first, turns into something even more confounding as it progresses. According to Rachel's version, she was not allowed to take a washroom break--and thus, change her tampon--while representing Hyundai at an international auto show for three hours straight. Also Read: Woman says she got fired for being too hot; employer begs to differThe model who has participated in over 50 convention shows, subsequently ended up soiling the uniform given by the company. On informing her talent representative, Erika Seifred, about the situation and asking for a change of clothes and some time to freshen up, Rachel was--against her will--soon asked to go home and cater to her "period situation." Owing to the per-hour wage policy, Rachel wasn't keen on leaving work early, but was asked to leave for the day. As per her federal discrimination complaint filed at the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Rachel mentioned that she received a call by Seifred on April 15 informing her about being fired by Hyundai because they "heard about Ms Rickert having her menstrual cycle and they didn't want Ms Rickert representing the company anymore," New York Post reports. Also Read: This woman used period blood of nine months to paint an unborn child