A Washington state civil rights agency has accused Alaska Airlines of discriminating against non-binary and gender fluid employees by imposing a rigid gender-based dress code, according to a decision released on Monday.
to broker a settlement between the parties. If that fails, the HRC can opt to file an administrative complaint against Alaska Airlines.The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Alaska Airlines tweaked the policy last year and again in March, according to the determination, but still imposes gender-based standards. For example, employees with facial hair are required to wear the male uniform, and those who opt for the male uniform cannot use lipstick that is red, bright pink or berry colored, the agency said.
The HRC said Alaska Airlines had violated state anti-bias law, which prohibits workplace discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression.
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