Legal Question in Employment Law in California
hair
is it legal for my boss to tell me to color my hair because it is grey
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: hair
Probably. However, it is illegal if he fires you because your hair is gray; more specifically because of your age. Even if there is a case, unless and until you are terminated, your damages would be so small that the economics of it would probably not be worth pursuing.
If you are terminated over this, feel free to contact us.
Best of Luck!
Re: hair
Legal? Sure; it is not a crime.
Whether is gives grounds for an age discrimination claim is a different issue. Technically, it might be a violation, but you haven't been damaged or harmed, other than your feelings; you haven't been fired or demoted, made fun of, criticized, etc. If you are, then feel free to contact me to discuss your reasonable remedies.
Re: hair
It is not a crime, however it is discrimination liable to damages.
Re: hair
If you were denied employment benefits because of your age, you may have a case for age discrimination. Contact me directly.
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