By Neil H. Deutsch | Published April 30, 2022 | Posted in Discrimination | Tagged Tags: CROWN Act, hair texture, natural hair | Comments Off on New Jersey Legislators Taking Lead on Federal Bill Banning Natural Hair Discrimination
A bill that passed the U.S. House of Representatives would, if enacted into law, create federal protections for people with natural hair textures and hairstyles. This would prohibit the mistreatment that many Black workers have endured from employers. Two members of Congress from New Jersey are leaders in this effort. The Creating a Respectful and Read More
Read MoreIt has long been the case that employees who reach a certain age may legally be denied employment or job promotions and, in some cases, be forced to retire. However, in New Jersey, that changed in 2021. The state’s Law Against Discrimination has long prohibited age discrimination, but workers 70 years of age and older Read More
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