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Hair, Race & the Law: Understanding the CROWN Act
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (ET)
The CROWN Act is rapidly transforming the legal landscape of workplace discrimination, expanding statutory protections to encompass hair texture and protective hairstyles. As jurisdictions nationwide adopt these measures, legal practitioners must understand how these mandates intersect with Title VII and existing anti-discrimination frameworks to ensure rigorous employer compliance and mitigate litigation risks.
In this CLE webinar, Sarah Goodman, Principal at Offit Kurman, examines the regulatory shift toward inclusive grooming standards and its implications for labor law. Participants will analyze recent litigation trends and administrative guidance to effectively counsel clients on evolving standards of attorney competency. This session provides the legal analysis necessary to navigate “race-neutral” policies that may trigger disparate impact claims.
What You Will Learn in this Webinar
- Analyze the statutory framework of the CROWN Act and its intersection with Title VII and state-level human rights laws.
- Identify legal risks associated with traditional grooming policies that may inadvertently target protected hair textures or styles.
- Evaluate recent case law and administrative rulings involving natural hair discrimination to understand current judicial trends.
- Develop compliant workplace policies that balance legitimate professional standards with modern anti-discrimination mandates.
- Counsel clients on navigating administrative investigations and litigation arising from “race-neutral” grooming code enforcement.
- Implement proactive auditing strategies for employee handbooks to identify and rectify potential disparate impact liabilities.