NEW YORK
The Raw Story
By Travis Gettys
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Three former employees have sued a New York health care provider, claiming company officials retaliated against them for refusing to embrace the “Onionhead” religion.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit Wednesday based on the women’s claims against United Health Programs of America and its parent company, Cost Containment Group.
The women said they were forced out of their jobs because they refused to take part in workplace religious rituals – such as prayer circles, thanking God for their jobs, and saying “I love you” to managers and co-workers.
Company officials also required employees to pray, discuss personal matters with colleagues, read spiritual texts, burn candles, and keep dim lighting in the workplace, the suit claims.
The lawsuit claims company officials required employees to participate in a belief system called “Harnessing Happiness,” more commonly known as “Onionhead,” which was developed two decades ago by a mother and daughter to help promote more peaceful and successful lives.
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