Legal Question in Employment Law in Illinois

In my employee handbook, it states that women can wear earrings, but guys can't. I work in a casino, don't know if that matters. Is this legal? If not, how to I tell them that I have the right to wear them.


Asked on 4/20/10, 3:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Betty Tsamis Tsamis Law Firm PC

There is no hard and fast rule on this situation but you raise an interesting point. An employer cannot discriminate against you on the basis of sex and/or gender (male/female). If females are permitted to wear earrings then a male employee should also be permitted to wear earrings. However, I think you should strategize with an employment attorney prior to confronting your employer or violating the employer's policy.

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Answered on 4/26/10, 5:13 am


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