Employment Law Alliance Representative Talks About Employers' Right to Regulate Appearance

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The New York representative of Employment Law Alliance, a professional legal organization based in San Francisco, said surging numbers of lawsuits surrounding personal appearance and style in the workplace highlight a growing debate about the right of employers to regulate appearance.

The rep, Louis P. DiLorenzo, made a statement in conjunction with the March 22 release of ELA survey results, which showed that 16 percent of those surveyed nationally believed they had been victims of appearance-based discrimination on the job. Half of employers did not have a policy addressing the matter, and DiLorenzo said companies should have appearance requirements that align with job duties.

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Employment Law Alliance Representative Talks About Employers' Right to Regulate Appearance

DiLorenzo, a partner in the Syracu...

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