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Subject: Re: Woman fired for not wearing makeup
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Date: 15 May 91 15:15:09 GMT
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> BOSTON - A ticket agent for Continental Airlines was fired because she
> refused to wear makeup under a new policy intended to improve the
> carrier's image.

Many businesses set appearence standards for their sales staff that insist
that men shave their faces and wear neckties.  Has anyone heard of these
dress codes ever being legally overturned?  Is this case really very
different?

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