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10 October 2014

Abercrombie & Fitch To Face Supreme Court Over Hijab Controversy

As a result of lawsuits in recent years, some clothing retailers have been forced to allow religious exemptions to their look policy, guidelines that are not breaking the law at face value, says Rich Cohen.
United States Employment and HR

Rich Cohen was quoted in the Vice News article, "Abercrombie & Fitch To Face Supreme Court Over Hijab Controversy." Full text can be found in the October 8, 2014, issue, but a synopsis is below.

As a result of lawsuits in recent years, some clothing retailers have been forced to allow religious exemptions to their look policy, guidelines that are not breaking the law at face value, says Rich Cohen.

"(The) look policy says you have to have a preppy look, that's not discriminating towards anyone on its face," Cohen said, noting that it's the application of the policy where problems can arise.

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