London Firm Pays £110k To Muslim Woman After Colleague Suggests She Remove Her Headscarf 'To Attract More Men'

Forida Kaiser faced discriminatory comments and a hostile work environment, including being told to remove her headscarf to "attract men." (Credit: Pexels)

A Muslim paralegal was awarded £110,000 in a sexual harassment settlement after her male colleague told her to remove her headscarf or hijab to "attract men."

Trainee solicitor Forida Kaiser was subjected to discriminatory comments from lawyer Imitiaz Ahmed, who suggested she remove her headscarf to "attract men," the employment tribunal heard. Kaiser felt "insulted and embarrassed" by Ahmed's remarks, believing he implied that wearing a headscarf would hinder her chances of finding a husband.