US EditionFormer In-N-Out Employee Files $3M Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination over Hairstyle
- Elijah Obeng is suing In-N-Out for $3.2 million, claiming wrongful termination and discrimination based on race and hairstyle.
- The lawsuit alleges that In-N-Out violated the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination regarding hairstyles and hair textures.
- Obeng claims he was subjected to discriminatory treatment and emotional distress due to In-N-Out's grooming policies requiring employees to wear hats with hair tucked in and to be clean-shaven.
- In-N-Out states that Obeng's termination stemmed from prior write-ups, but Obeng argues that it was a retaliatory action for resisting discriminatory policies.
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Calif. man sues In-N-Out, alleging discrimination over hairstyle
Former In-N-Out employee files $3M lawsuit alleging discrimination over hairstyle
(KTLA) – A former In-N-Out employee has filed a $3 million lawsuit against the chain, alleging that he received discriminatory treatment and was eventually fired due to his hairstyle. Elijah Obeng, a Black man, filed his lawsuit in Compton Superior Court and said he suffered from severe emotional distress, reputational harm and loss of employment. He is accusing In-N-Out of wrongful termination, discrimination based on race, failure to prevent h…
Former In-N-Out employee files $3 million lawsuit, accuses company of alleged discrimination over hairstyle
A former In-N-Out employee has filed a $3 million lawsuit against In-N-Out, alleging that he received discriminatory treatment and was eventually fired due to his hairstyle. Elijah Obeng, a Black man, filed his lawsuit in Compton Superior Court and said he suffered from severe emotional distress, reputational harm and loss of employment. He is accusing In-N-Out of wrongful termination, discrimination based on race, failure to prevent harassment,…
Los Angeles Times
UpstractIn-N-Out former employee files $3-million lawsuit, saying he was fired over his hairstyle
The burger chain's actions has caused the employee 'anxiety, humiliation, and loss of dignity' according to the lawsuit filed by the Compton Superior Court.
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