Welsh Pub in New York Facing Discrimination Fine
Owners advertised for a position, wanted someone with knowledge of Welsh culture
A Welsh pub in New York is facing a fine after advertising for staff with knowledge of Welsh culture.
Michael Colbert, originally from Wrexham, and his American wife Jennifer have been accused of discrimination.
They say they face a fine of $7,500 (£4,800) if they lose their case over the LongBow pub in Brooklyn.
They claim the advert wanted someone with a "specific skill set" but the New York City Commission of Human Rights said it believed it was discrimination.
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