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Articles Discussing Workplace Dress Codes and Dress Code Policies.

Practical Questions for Employers Following the Bostock Decision, Part 2: Dress Codes and Grooming Standards

| Filed Under: Dress Code

On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, holding that, pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, covered employers may not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of sexual orientation

Employer Dress Code Policies Under the Microscope as Supreme Court Reviews Abercrombie & Fitch Case

| Filed Under: Dress Code

A suit brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against national clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc., demonstrates why employers should carefully review any dress code policies with counsel, particularly as they may conflict with attire worn for religious reasons. Interestingly, the case could have important ramifications not only for employers but also employees.