Chicago, IL asked in Employment Law, Workers' Compensation and Employment Discrimination for Illinois

Q: If my boss does t want to buy me hairnets after i already asked can he fire me for not wearing my hair in a ponytail?

I Work with food, and i do have long hair, and already asked for hairnets n was told use a ponytail. Jus received a warning that if o do t do somethi g woth my by the end of the month ill be terminated and was told "the laws, the law"

1 Lawyer Answer
Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
Answered
  • Workers' Compensation Lawyer
  • Chicago, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: To answer the question, definitively, you MUST review the statute or rule. If employees are required to wear hats or hairnets, failure to do that may result in your dismissal, for cause. The ponytail may or may not be relevant. Refer to the statute or rule so that you will know the law.

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