KPMG manager claims she was dismissed after harassment over keffiyeh scarf

A manager at KPMG has alleged she was dismissed from the professional services firm after being subjected to harassment connected to her wearing of a keffiyeh, the chequered scarf that has become widely associated with Palestinian solidarity.

The woman claims the harassment she faced in the workplace over the garment ultimately led to her losing her position at the company, raising fresh questions about how major employers handle cultural and political expression among staff.

KPMG has not publicly commented on the specifics of the case. The allegation adds to a growing number of workplace disputes at large corporations involving employee expression related to the conflict in the Middle East.