The right to wear your hair in a way that reflects your culture, identity, or religious beliefs shouldn’t cost you your job. But in a case that’s sparking outrage across California, a former In‑N‑Out Burger employee is suing the fast-food giant for wrongful termination, alleging that he was fired for refusing to shave his culturally significant sideburns. The case, filed in Los Angeles, seeks over $3 million in damages and is shining a harsh spotlight on grooming policies that cross the line into discrimination.
At Azadian Law Group, PC, we believe dignity at work isn’t negotiable. If you’ve been fired because of how you wear your hair—whether it’s braids, locs, afros, beards, or sideburns tied to your culture or faith—you may have a legal claim. And you may need a wrongful termination attorney in Los Angeles who’s not afraid to take on corporate giants and make real change.
The CROWN Act: More Than a Hashtag—It’s the Law
California was the first state to pass the CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) back in 2019. It explicitly bans discrimination based on hair texture or protective styles historically associated with race. That includes:
- Braids
- Cornrows
- Twists
- Locs
- Afros
- Facial hair with cultural or religious meaning
Yet, even with the CROWN Act on the books, discrimination hasn’t disappeared. According to a 2023 study by the CROWN Coalition, 1 in 2 Black women say they’ve been sent home from work or faced discipline due to how they wear their hair. That’s not a corporate policy issue—it’s a civil rights issue.
This Isn’t About Fast Food. It’s About Fast Injustice.
No employee should have to choose between feeding their family and honoring their identity. The In‑N‑Out case isn’t just about sideburns. It’s about the unseen discrimination thousands silently endure every day.
If your job has pressured you to shave, cut, relax, or cover up part of who you are—that could be wrongful termination or harassment under California law. And employers that fire based on biased grooming standards can, and should, be held accountable.
At Azadian Law Group, we fight for people like you—people whose stories don’t always make headlines but deserve justice all the same.
Why Azadian Law Group, PC?
We Know the Law – From the CROWN Act to Title VII, we understand the protections you're entitled to.
We Get Results – With millions recovered for wrongfully terminated workers, we bring experience and fire to every case. We Lead with Compassion – You're not just a case file. You're a person with dignity, and we honor that. We Work on Contingency – No win? No fee.
Don’t Let Silence Be Their Victory.
If you think you were fired because of your hairstyle, your culture, or your voice—don’t let it slide. Let’s hold employers to the law and protect your right to be your authentic self.
Call Azadian Law Group, PC today for a free, confidential consultation. We’ll review your case, walk you through your rights, and help you decide the next step. You’ve got nothing to lose—and possibly everything to gain.
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