Some courts have determined that a policy requiring male employees to be clean-shaven may discriminate if it does not accommodate individuals with pseudo folliculitis barbae (PFB), a skin condition that occurs almost exclusively among
A) Asian males.
B) White males.
C) Hispanic males.
D) African-American males.

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African-American males. Pseudo folliculitis barbae is a skin condition commonly affecting African-American men due to the curly nature of their hair, making it difficult to shave closely without causing skin irritation. Therefore, a policy requiring male employees to be clean-shaven without accommodating those with PFB may disproportionately affect African-American men and result in discrimination.

Some Courts Have Determined That a Policy Requiring Male Employees