Whole Foods Win Shows Workplace Rules Can Shield Cos.

February 21, 2023 Published Works
Law360

Verrill attorney Liz Johnston was recently published in Law360 for her article “Whole Foods Win Shows Workplace Rules Can Shield Cos.” In the article, Johnston discusses the recent decision in Kinzer v. Whole Foods Market Inc., in which three former employees alleged they faced consequences for wearing Black Lives Matters masks at work. Johnston provides readers, and employers, with several lessons from this case, including best practices for creating and implementing policies and procedures.

Click here to read the entirety of this article on law360.com.

For any questions or for more information on this topic, please contact Liz Johnston.

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