Lawsuits have been filed by employees claiming they were fired for being too attractive. Others have sued claiming they were fired for being too homely. Is an employer's preference for or against attractive employees illegal? How far may employers lawfully go to regulate the dress, grooming and appearance of their employees? What do the few court cases on this subject really say? This presentation will provide answers to these questions.
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James J. McDonald, Jr., J.D., SHRM-SCP
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Fisher & Phillips, LLP
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James J. McDonald, Jr. is a partner in the Irvine, California and Tampa, Florida offices of Fisher & Phillips LLP, where he is a litigator, trial lawyer and strategic advisor to employers regarding labor and employment law matters. He is author of the SHRM-published book, California Employment Law: An Employer’s Guide, and he is a frequent speaker on employment law issues. He is a cum laude law graduate of Georgetown University and a member of the California and Florida Bars, and he holds the SHRM-SCP certification.