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Religious and cultural wear at work

Religious and cultural expression is of paramount importance among South Africans, and as we come down from the high of Heritage Day on 24 September, the conversation around religious, cultural, or political clothing in the workplace has come to the fore. Fiona Leppan, Director in our Employment Law practice delves into how the South African constitutions strikes a balance between cultural expression and workplace dress code policies.

4 Oct 2021 06:49 Minutes Podcast
Religious and cultural wear at work

Religious and cultural wear at work

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Religious and cultural expression is of paramount importance among South Africans, and as we come down from the high of Heritage Day on 24 September, the conversation around religious, cultural, or political clothing in the workplace has come to the fore. Fiona Leppan, Director in our Employment Law practice delves into how the South African constitutions strikes a balance between cultural expression and workplace dress code policies.

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