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February 04, 2007

RANDY COHEN: THE ETHICIST: Job interview hairy situation

Q: My husband, an excellent and experienced preschool teacher -- he is the best at what he does -- applied for a job at a local public school. The interview went great. The principal was impressed by his resume, recommendations and abilities, but feared that his beard would alienate community parents. Would he shave it? He politely declined. She said she would not hire him unless he did. Legal?

From RANDY COHEN: THE ETHICIST: Job interview hairy situation

Posted by Jim at February 4, 2007 09:59 AM