Law360, New York (July 03, 2008, 12:00 AM ET) -- While the law gives ample leeway to employers to craft dress codes, courts are increasingly finding for workers who cry religion when their garb clashes with a company's policies.
Recent cases show faith can trump the will of employers wanting to maintain a certain public image, and companies should keep in mind that while appearance codes are not governed by federal law, they must err on the right side of Title VII.
The courts' queasy reluctance to question the veracity of a worker's spiritual beliefs and...
Courts Side With God In Dress Code Battles
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