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Kanye’s Wife’s Grammy Dress Provides a Lesson in Dress Codes

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During the biggest night in music, the 2025 Grammy awards ceremony, Kanye’s wife, Bianca Censori, caused quite a commotion by walking the red carpet when she removed her coat to reveal . . . just about everything. Her dress,...more

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Employee Handbooks In 2025: Action Required For New York And New Jersey Employers

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Federal and state employment laws are constantly evolving and employers must regularly revise their employee handbooks to remain compliant. Below are some key legal developments for New York and New Jersey employers to...more

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Beltway Buzz - September 2023 #4

Funding Update: Shutdown Looms. How—and when—the federal government will be funded after September 30, 2023, continued to be the main focus of our elected members of Congress this week. Of course, attention is now primarily...more

Cozen O'Connor

Employment Law Now VI-119 - What Did You Miss This Summer?

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Today's new episode discusses what you may have missed during the Summer of 2022, including COVID-19 and Monkeypox updates, unlawful dress codes, an ADA first, and brand new guidance from the EEOC and DOL....more

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Cooling Off . . . Revisiting Employee Dress Codes in the Summertime

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It’s Summer 2022 – and life is back to normal? Or is it? While inflation remains high, the labor market remains tight. The Department of Labor’s most recent job report shows that 372,000 jobs were added in June, and...more

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Gender Transitioning in the Workplace: An Employer’s Guide

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As workplace protections expand for the LGBTQ+ community, transgender and non-binary employees may feel more comfortable being their authentic self at work. As a result, you should be prepared to work with transitioning...more

Miller Nash LLP

All Hair is Good Hair: An Update on the CROWN Act and State CROWN Acts

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For years, American employers have enforced employee dress and grooming standards, some of which include standards on hairstyles. In the past, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has indicated that “race”...more

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Does "MAGA" Attire at Work Create Racially Hostile Environment?

Recently, a client received an EEOC charge that among other claims, alleged that a manager’s discussions of support for former President Trump’s campaign constituted evidence of a hostile work environment based on race....more

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Practical Questions for Employers Following the Bostock Decision, Part 2: Dress Codes and Grooming Standards

On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, holding that, pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, covered employers may not...more

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Versant Supply Chain and AT&T to Pay $150,000 to Settle EEOC Religious Discrimination Suit

Companies Discriminated Against Employees by Requiring Them to Remove Religious Headwear, Federal Agency Charged - MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Versant Supply Chain, Inc. and AT&T Services, Inc. have agreed to pay $150,000 and...more

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Dress Code Tips Inspired by JLo and Shakira’s Halftime Performance

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Is it just me, or has JLo and Shakira’s halftime performance at the Super Bowl received more attention than the game itself? As with so many other issues these days, we are a country divided. Some believe the performance was...more

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California’s New Hairstyle Antidiscrimination Law May Signal the Beginning of a National Trend

Signaling a growing movement to align culturally inclusive practices with legal protections, California has become the first state to expressly ban discrimination based on hairstyle and hair texture associated with a person’s...more

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EEOC Sues Greyhound Lines, Inc. For Religious Discrimination

Bus Carrier Refused to Accommodate Muslim Driver's Religious Beliefs, Federal Agency Charges - BALTIMORE - Dallas-based Greyhound Lines, Inc., the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in the United States,...more

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Web Exclusive: April 2019: The Top 16 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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When Strict Dress Codes Went Out Of Style: The Modernization Of Workwear

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This modern-day old adage gives one permission to own their own personal style with the utmost confidence—but how does this fit into your work culture? In years past, getting dressed for work was simple. But as time...more

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Employee Grooming Policies and the Limits of Title VII

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Employers may regulate the length, style, and neatness of employees’ hair in the workplace through so-called grooming policies, unless the hair style is a matter of sincere religious observance posing no more than a minimal...more

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Aviation Port Services Sued by EEOC For Religious Discrimination and Retaliation

Employer Fired Passenger Service Agents for Requesting Religious Accommodations, Federal Agency Charges - BOSTON - Aviation Port Services, LLC, a Sumner, Wash.-based nationwide provider of support services to airlines,...more

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When the EEOC Comes Knocking - Federal Court Permits EEOC to Enter, Inspect, and Photograph Business Facility

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Last week, a United States Magistrate Judge authorized a legal photographer and two EEOC lawyers to enter, inspect, and photograph Akebono Brake Corporation’s West Columbia, South Carolina facility.¹ Although Akebono...more

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Web Exclusive: The Die Hard Survival Guide To This Year’s Office Holiday Party

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While you can debate all you want about whether 1988’s Die Hard is a Christmas movie (it is – don’t fight us on this point), you can’t disagree with the fact that the movie depicts one of the all-time most memorable office...more

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EEOC Sues MVM, Inc. for Racial Harassment, Religious Discrimination and Retaliation

Security Firm Forced Out Guard for Complaining About Racial Insults, Federal Agency Charges - BALTIMORE - MVM Inc., an Ashburn, Va.-based diversified security services firm, violated federal law when it stopped...more

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Tim Horton's In Romulus Sued By EEOC for Failure To Provide Religious Accommodation

Employee Not Permitted to Wear Skirt Instead of Pants, Federal Agency Charges - DETROIT - Sleneem Enterprises, LLC, a franchise operator of Tim Horton's Café and Bake Shop in Romulus, Mich., violated federal law by...more

Cozen O'Connor

Part 1 of 2: My Sit-Down Interview With Former EEOC General Counsel David Lopez

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Michael Schmidt, Vice Chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, discusses current employment law news, trends, developments and guest analysis. This episode presents the first of two parts of a timely and...more

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HospitalityStaff To Pay $30,000 To Settle EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

Staffing Company Refused to Accommodate Rastafarian Employee's Dreadlocks, Federal Agency Charged - ORLANDO, Fla. - An Orlando staffing company dedicated to Central Florida's massive hospitality industry will pay $30,000...more

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California Employers Will Soon See New Workplace Regulations Take Effect - Rules On Transgender Discrimination And Criminal...

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In recent months, the California Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) has finalized two new sets of regulations that will both go into effect on July 1, 2017. California employers should pay close attention to these new...more

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March A-Wear-Ness: Uniforms, Dress Codes, and Employee Choice

The basketball court isn’t the only place you’ll see interesting uniforms this month. Many employers choose to implement and enforce their own uniform requirements and dress codes at work. But if done incorrectly, uniforms...more

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