Labor/Employment
Jul. 8, 2019
New law targets discrimination based on hair style
California Senate Bill 188, known as the CROWN Act, seeks to “Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural hair.” The bill unanimously passed the California State Senate on April 22 and the State Assembly on June 27. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law July 3.
California is the first state to protect employees and students from discrimination based on natural hair and hairstyles associated with race. California Senate Bill 188, known as the CROWN Act, seeks to "Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural hair." The bill unanimously passed the California State Senate on April 22 and the State Assembly on June 27. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law July 3.
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