Legal Question in Discrimination Law in New York
Discrimination At The Workplace
My boss has recently been telling me to get my hair cut or to style it differently. Today I came into work with my hair slicked back away from my face, as my boss said I could. After seeing me he went on a rampage; screaming at me and eventually firing me. My hair is not very long (5 inches) and is styled neatly. I believe that I was fire wrongly since the only issue we had was about my hair. Please inform me about my legal rights on this matter and the possibilities of suing this company.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Discrimination At The Workplace
This depends on the nature of the business you worked for. If it waa a restaurant, or fast food place, where you were a cook for instance, there are valid health reasons for the request to keep your hair neat.
If it is an office, and only a matter of personal preference, your first amendment rights have been violated.
The damages though would not be particularly great. If you wish to follow up, answer me by email.
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