Two young employees, Ella and Lucy, were fired from Black Star Pastry in Melbourne for wearing keffiyehs to work in support of Palestine.

Ella and Lucy have filed a discrimination case under Victoria's Equal Opportunity Act, claiming their termination was based on their political beliefs.

The bakery cited the scarves as divisive and inflammatory, leading to their dismissal.

The employees argue they should be protected from discrimination for expressing their political views.

The case is scheduled for mediation later this month.

The employer maintains a commitment to a positive work environment but is unable to comment further due to legal proceedings.

The incident has caused mental health issues for Ella and financial strain for Lucy.

The situation sheds light on the challenges faced by young workers in balancing political expression and job security.