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Mandatory gender-based dress codes in the workplace have been referred to as a "Title VII blind spot" by Jessica Robinson, writing for the Nebraska Law Review. [3] In Price Waterhouse v. Hopkins (1989), the US Supreme Court ruled that "sex-role stereotyping" may constitute sex discrimination in a mixed motivation Title XII case.
It allowed employers to require adherence "to the same dress or grooming standards for the gender to which the employee has transitioned or is transitioning." [32] When that bill died in committee, Frank introduced H.R. 3685 on September 27, 2007, which did not include gender identity and contained exemptions concerning employer dress codes.
The court concluded that American Airlines' grooming policy was not discriminatory because it had a neutral impact across all employee identities, including both race and sex. [7] [10] [11] Turner opposed this reasoning. She said grooming policies fundamentally reflect societal beauty standards, and she argued those standards catered to white ...
Lawmakers use the term grooming while talking about anti-LGBTQ+ laws like the "Don't Say Gay" bill. Here's what grooming really means, according to experts.
The U.S. Army unveiled more inclusive grooming policy Tuesday. The updated guidelines will allow nail polish and ponytails among other changes.
While campaigning for the presidency in 2008, Obama had promised an executive order banning workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. [3] On the basis of his campaign statement's, LGBT activists had long expected President Obama to issue an executive order prohibiting government contractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. [4]
The Los Angeles Protective League's Jamie McBride wrote a recent column in the union's monthly newsletter accusing the department of lowering its standards on beards and hair.
Darlene Jespersen was a 20-year employee at Harrah's Casino in Reno, Nevada. In 2000, Harrah's advanced a "Personal Best" policy, which created strict standards for employee appearance and grooming, which included a requirement that women wear substantial amounts of makeup. Jespersen was fired for non-compliance with its policy.