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Jeffrey Thornton says that while applying for a technical supervisor position for one of Encore Global's San Diego locations, he was told by a hiring manager that while he was fully qualified for the job, he would have to cut his dreadlocks in order to get the position.
The legal claim, believed to be the first of its kind in California, stems from a relatively new law barring grooming policies that ban locks and afros that disproportionately affect Black individuals.
The legal claim, believed to be the first of its kind in California, stems from a relatively new law barring grooming policies that ban locks and afros that disproportionately affect Black individuals.
Illinois lawmakers want to ban hair discrimination in schools State lawmakers want to ban hair discrimination in Illinois schools The State Senate is considering legislation that would protect the rights of students to wear their hair in styles historically associated with race, ethnicity and hair texture like braids, dreadlocks or twists. CHICAGO - Hair discrimination could be banned in Illinois schools. The State Senate is considering legislation that would protect the rights of students to wear their hair in styles historically associated with race, ethnicity and hair texture like braids, ...
If passed, it would protect employees from being discriminated against based on their hairstyle. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 5:47 AM CDT April 29, 2021 TENNESSEE, USA — The Tennessee Senate will discuss the Crown Act bill. If passed, it would protect employees from being discriminated against based on their hairstyle. Earlier this week, the Senate made a small change to the bill. A new amendment said protections wouldn't apply to public safety employees if their hairstyle prevents them from performing "essential functions" of the job. Previous: A bill has a...