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Journal
Journal of Individual Employment Rights
ISSN
1055-7512 (print) 1541-3799 (electronic)
Volume
7
Issue
2
Date
1/1/1998

Article Facts

Title
Emerging Issues in Title vii and Employment Appearance Codes
DOI
10.2190/D3XU-6LBE-43HR-KRKJ
Authors
  • Cynthia F. Cohen
  • Alan Balfour
Pages
101-125
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Emerging Issues in Title vii and Employment Appearance Codes

Cynthia F. Cohen
Alan Balfour

DOI: 10.2190/D3XU-6LBE-43HR-KRKJ

Abstract

Although employers have considerable rights to regulate employee appearance, their policies must comply with Title VII. Emerging fashion trends in tattoos, hairstyles, and body piercing present potential challenges to such codes. An analysis of Title VII challenges to employer dress codes is presented. Differences between the application of Title VII to appearance codes and other equal employment issues are noted. The effect of current law on emerging issues is discussed and recommendations for legal compliance are made.

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