Is it against the law to refuse employment because of appearance?
Like tattoo’s that aren’t visible, like on the back, but it’s a weed plant.
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October 21st, 2010 at 8:59 pm
No. It is absolutely not against the law to refuse employment because of tattoos or piercings.
It would be against the law to refuse to hire someone for a position for which they are qualified based on race, religion, gender, handicapping condition, etc. Tattoos and piercings (considered self-decoration by some, but considered self- mutalization by others) do not create a protected class.
October 21st, 2010 at 8:59 pm
You are darned right. Would you hire someone with purple spiked hair to wait on customers? The idea is to attract customers. Not drive them away.
October 21st, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Not in my state. in the u.s., federal law precludes employers from deciding based on race, gender, religion, national origin and sometimes age. Every other form of discrimination is lawful.
October 21st, 2010 at 8:59 pm
An employer has every right to refuse someone for any reason they choose, except those that are covered by the EEOC. Tattoos are not a protected class.
October 21st, 2010 at 8:59 pm
No, it’s not against the law to discriminate on appearance.
October 21st, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Of course that’s not illegal. If you have unsightly tattoos and piercings you’re not going to get a job very easily.
October 21st, 2010 at 8:59 pm
WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR and APPEARANCE
APPROPRIATE DRESS FOR THE WORKPLACE
(1) How will I know if my appearance is appropriate for
work?
A Company may have a Dress Code Policy that outlines the
appropriate dress and grooming for its employees. In most
circumstances, the dress code policy must apply equally to
men and women, but it does not have to be identical. For
example, a dress code that allows female employees to
wear earrings but not male employees will usually be
upheld. A Dress Code Policy may legally state the
following:
• Clothing that is too sexually suggestive is
not appropriate.
• Tattoos and body piercing (other than
earrings) should not be visible.
• Hair should be clean, combed and neatly
trimmed or arranged.
• Facial hair and sideburns should be neatly
trimmed.
• Employees are expected, depending on their
work situation, to present a professional,
businesslike image and attitude when
dealing with customers and when
representing the company to the public.