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All Items: Protected Classes

  • Pennsylvania Bans Hairstyle Discrimination

    Date:
    November 26, 2025

    Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law that protects hair textures and hairstyles tied to racial and cultural identity from discrimination in the workplace.

  • California Enacts Slate of New Employment Laws

    Date:
    October 9, 2024

    Several new bills addressing discrimination, language in job advertisements and more will affect employers in California beginning in January 2025.

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