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In reply to the discussion: Woman fired for "being sexy". Iowa Supreme Court Says that is OK. [View all]SoCalDem
(103,856 posts)68. People are not-hired for being unattractive all the time
That's not the official reason given when they are not hired, but trust me, it happens a LOT.
Bosses who are truly worried about employees dressing too "sexy", have the solution.. It's called a dress code. They can also mandate uniforms. If the boss provides & launders the uniforms, they can also control the "fit" of the uniforms.
A friend of mine (quite an attractive, fit woman in her 40's) was thrilled to have found such a job. The women wore scrubs...nice loose fitting, comfy scrubs. She was delighted to not have to worry about what to wear..or to have to wear nylons....She said it was the best job ever and the benefits of wearing a comfy sports-bra & comfy shoes ended her back problems as a side-effect. She was a dental hygienist.
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this will be overturned...if nelson was a man he wouldn't be attracted to him
uponit7771
Dec 2012
#3
Only if Fat Tony and his posse will agree to hear the case could it be overturned. (nt)
riqster
Dec 2012
#5
Could a new case filed under federal laws in different jurisdiction be possible?
Pachamama
Dec 2012
#30
I might try an appeal on the basis that state law is unconcstitutional under the US Const.
Bake
Dec 2012
#49
"feared he would have an affair with her down the road if he did not fire her."
shawn703
Dec 2012
#12
Well, this man sees many problems with this - and the problems lie with the men.
NRaleighLiberal
Dec 2012
#27
The courts have Always upheld the privilages of married people over the rights of single people.
slampoet
Dec 2012
#29