Ep. 3 - Hair Discrimination

Making Work Better: Employment Law & Workplace Challenges

In this episode, Paralegal Supervisor Christina Martinez tackles the topic of hair discrimination with Matt Tedeschi, Marketing Manager and an employment paralegal at the firm. Basing their discussion on a blog post Christina wrote and her subsequent interview with WGN Radio 720, they address a new law that bans hair discrimination in Illinois, including in employment.

Christina shares her own experience of fearing she would not be taken seriously during job interviews or even in the workplace while wearing her natural hair. Christina and Matt analyze the need for such a law, the history of passing similar laws in other states, and how understanding and complying with this law can help you make work better.

Stay Connected & Learn More:

Read Christina’s blog post: Rock Your Crown! What Illinois Employers Should Know about Hair Discrimination

Listen to Christina’s interview on WGN Radio 720: https://wgnradio.com/steve-and-johnnie/a-new-illinois-law-you-need-to-know-about/

The Prinz Law Firm

Christina Martinez

Matt Tedeschi