I work for a company that does not allow percicings I was told to remove mine but other ppl are allowed to have there’s in is that discrimination

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I work for a company that does not allow percicings I was told to remove mine but other ppl are allowed to have there’s in is that discrimination

I work for a company that does not
allow percicings I was told to
remove mine but other ppl are
allowed to have there’s

Asked on August 24, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Florida

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

The fact is that not all employees need be treated the same or even fairly. That is unless their treatment is due to some form of legally actionable discrimination. In other words, it is illegal if it is because of their race, religion, disability, age (over 40), gender, national origin, etc. Otherwise, a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit absent a union agreement or employment contract to the contrary. So unless your piercings are required by your religion, etc. you will have to remove them or face termination.

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

The fact is that not all employees need be treated the same or even fairly. That is unless their treatment is due to some form of legally actionable discrimination. In other words, it is illegal if it is because of their race, religion, disability, age (over 40), gender, national origin, etc. Otherwise, a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit absent a union agreement or employment contract to the contrary. So unless your piercings are required by your religion, etc. you will have to remove them or face termination.


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