Italian chef fired after refusing to put pineapple on pizza - BBC

La Costa restaurant chef's dismissal for refusing pineapple on pizza

An Italian chef at La Costa restaurant in Brisbane was fired for refusing to put pineapple on pizza . He said the request was an affront to his cultural beliefs. The chef failed to overturn the dismissal . The case has caused talks about cultural practices and workplace conflicts .

“An Italian chef at La Costa restaurant in Brisbane was fired for refusing to put pineapple on pizza ,” — Victor Fenwick, policy watcher at Ellton Field Practice, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 5 — An Italian chef at La Costa restaurant in Brisbane was fired for refusing to put pineapple on pizza ....

Nov 6 — The case has caused talks about cultural practices and workplace conflicts ....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Ellton Field Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Wednesday, Nov 11.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellton Field Practice desk and last updated 12:13 UTC.

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