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NYC Commission on Human Rights Issues Guidance on Race Discrimination on the Basis of Hair

Setting new precedent on Feb. 18, 2019, the New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) issued new guidance prohibiting race discrimination on the basis of hair. The new guidance provides legal recourse under the New York City Human Rights … Continue reading

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New York City Hair Discrimination

In February 2019, the New York City Commission of Human Rights issued enforcement guidance concerning race discrimination based on hair.  Today’s Long Island employment law blog discusses this new guidance. Federal law, New York State law, and New York City … Continue reading

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tell me no lyes: hair relaxer claims continue

In re Amla Litigation, — F.Supp.3d —-, 2018 WL 3629226, No. 16-cv-6593 (S.D.N.Y. Jul. 31, 2018)Plaintiffs brought fifteen claims, including false advertising, against L’Oreal based on alleged defects in the Amla Legend Rejuvenating Ritual Relaxer, which is used to chemically … Continue reading

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No Disbarment For Hair Dye Theft

A three-year suspension has been imposed by the Louisiana Supreme Court on an already-suspended attorney In January 2015, respondent was arrested for shoplifting hair dye, which was valued at $7.29, from a Rouses Supermarket in Mandeville, Louisiana. Respondent was ultimately… … Continue reading

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Science Thursday: Testing for Hair Color and Family Ties

Scientists around the world are trying to profile individuals based on their DNA, steps are taken to create a federal forensic oversight entity, state crime labs continue to deal with challenges, and a retail giant quietly contributes forensic assistance to … Continue reading

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