This week, in a 3-0 decision, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a case brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against an Alabama company that rescinded a job offer because a black woman refused to cut off her locks. I don’t want to, but I can see two sides in the issue. Dreads … Continue reading Stay Out of My Hair. Deal with My Work
The EEOC has spoken — workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation is now illegal. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission made the decision Thursday, stating that employers who discriminate against LGBT workers are violating Title VII of , which prohibits employment-related discrimination “based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.” “Sexual orientation discrimination is … Continue reading It’s Now Illegal to Discriminate Against LGBT #diversity #inclusion #LGBT
It just got harder for embattled retailer Abercrombie & Fitch to protect its signature “look.” This morning The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that the company’s failure to accommodate job applicant Samantha Elauf — who wore a hijab — violated civil rights law. The ruling was a long time coming. The incident happened in 2008, when … Continue reading Abercrombie & Fitch’s ‘Look’ Loses Big With SCOTUS #inclusion #religiousfreedom
A Life Not Grey 