“I am a Muslim. This is a Jewish institution. I never discussed my religion with anyone at the museum.”
A Pakistani executive claims he was bullied out of the Museum of Jewish Heritage because he’s Muslim, according to a lawsuit.
Mohad Athar says he was subjected to racial slurs and false performance reviews after a new chief executive officer, Michael Glickman, was hired in 2016.
Glickman allegedly mumbled under his breath “this f–king Muslim . this piece of s–t,’” Athar told The Post. “I am a Muslim. This is a Jewish institution. I never discussed my religion with anyone at the museum.”
Athar had been the chief financial officer for seven years by the time Glickman joined the museum, but on his second day on the job, Glickman installed one of his pals in a newly created position and had Athar report to her, according to the Manhattan federal court lawsuit.
Glickman also claimed Athar did not know how to process payroll, according to the suit.
“Of course I know how to process payroll. I’ve been processing payroll 21 years,” said Athar, noting he received “excellent” reviews from the museum throughout his 11 years there.
The museum did not respond to requests for comment and Glickman could not be reached.
