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Discrimination is prejudicial treatment related to (or inappropriate consideration of) an individual's actual or perceived membership in a particular class, group or category, such as an individual's... more +

Dressing for Work in California this Summer

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 3/22/2017

Seyfarth Synopsis: With summer months almost upon us, here are some dress code tips and tricks for employers to ensure both employee compliance with relaxed summer dress codes and increased employee motivation and morale. We...more

Can You Judge A Book By Its Cover? Adopting And Enforcing Dress Codes And Appearance Policies

Fisher Phillips on 12/7/2015

Many hospitality employers impose strict guidelines on employee appearance, dress, and grooming – and for legitimate reasons. These rules protect your public image, promote a productive work environment, comply with health...more

New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination Does Not Go So Far As To Protect “Weight, Appearance, or Sex Appeal”

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 9/22/2015

The New Jersey Appellate Division recently affirmed summary judgment for the defense on several claims in the widely-followed “Borgata Babes” case, reining in the plaintiffs’ attempt to expand the New Jersey Law Against...more

Federal Judge Dismisses EEOC Complaint Claiming "No Dreadlocks" Policy Discriminates Based On Race

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 4/4/2014

Previously we told you that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was suing an Alabama insurance company for allegedly discriminating against African American job applicants because the company's grooming...more

California Rings In 2013 With New Employment Laws

FordHarrison on 12/28/2012

After the Mayans failed to predict the end of the world on December 21, 2012, it became apparent that California employers would have to comply with a string of new laws that take effect on January 1, 2013. Here is a summary...more

Social Media and Beyond: California Ushers in New Employment Laws for 2013

K&L Gates LLP on 12/19/2012

The California legislature was particularly busy this past session in enacting new laws that directly affect employers in 2013. The new laws address a wide variety of topics, including social media protections for employees;...more

Legislative and Other Developments Affecting California Employers in 2013

Greenberg Glusker LLP on 12/15/2012

Employment Bulletin - We wish all of our clients and friends a happy and prosperous New Year. This annual report from Greenberg Glusker’s Employment Department summarizes the new laws that will affect California...more

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