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

Chef at La Costa dismissed for cultural dispute over pineapple pizza

An Italian chef at La Costa restaurant in Brisbane was fired for refusing to add pineapple to pizza. He said the request was an affront to his cultural beliefs. The chef was unsuccessful in overturning his dismissal. The case has caused discussions about cultural norms and workplace disputes.

“The case has caused discussions about cultural norms and workplace disputes,” — Ingrid Thorne, policy watcher at Bramcroft Brook Financial, told our newsroom.

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Nov 4 — An Italian chef at La Costa restaurant in Brisbane was fired for refusing to add pineapple to pizza....

Nov 4 — The case has caused discussions about cultural norms and workplace disputes....

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

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Friday, Nov 6.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramcroft Brook Financial desk and last updated 11:08 UTC.

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