One of the bigger cases in the U.S.A relating to dress code
would be Jespersen vs. Harrah’s Operating Co. Perhaps you have heard about it. A
female employee, Darlene Jespersen worked at the Harrah’s Casino as a bartender
for 20 years. In 2000, a new company policy required female and male employees
to wear a specific uniform. Female employees were forced to apply make up and male
employees were banned from applying any make up. The Plaintiff didn’t agree
with the new company policy and was let go from her position when she
confronted her superiors. Darlene had sued Harrah’s Operating Co. for
discrimination, sex-based stereotypes. If you were in Darlene’s position would
you have done the same? Do you think
Harrah’s casino had the right to tell female employees to wear make up?
Darlene lost the lawsuit. If you were the judge, would you
have made the same decision? If you are not sure because you know too little
about the case, here is the link,
http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-9th-circuit/1438457.html
http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-9th-circuit/1438457.html
I found this case to be very interesting. Based on what I have
read, I think I would have made the same decision as the judge. I strongly
believe that Darlene should have shown the judge how troubling it was for her
to apply make up everyday, and how costly it is to purchase that make up.
Let me know what you think in the comment section.
Let me know what you think in the comment section.
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