Michigan Judge Rules That Waitresses Can Sue Hooters
Employment based claims are constantly evolving, depending on both state and federal law, as this interesting case from Michigan illustrates.
A Michigan state court judge has decided that two waitresses can sue Hooters for weight discrimination under Michigan law, which allows for such claims. Cassandra Smith and Leanne Convery claim that they were terminated because the Company decided they were too heavy to be Hooter's Girls. Hooters claims that weight is a legitimate consideration, because waitresses are also entertainers. However, this argument did not persuade a judge, who decided that both women are entitled to have their claims heard in court. The lesson from this case? Make sure your attorney knows and understands the laws. If you believe you have experienced a violation of employment or labor law, call a Burg Simpson employment attorney on 1.888.895.2080 for a free consultation.
