A Practical Legal Briefing for HR Professionals
Presenter: Barry Brownstein, Partner, Ward Law | V.P. of Legal Affairs, SHRM
Date: September 30, 2026
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Explain what the PA CROWN Act changed under the PHRA and its narrow health/safety exceptions.
- Audit grooming and appearance policies for language that could create liability.
- Apply a four-step roadmap (Evaluate, Amend, Train, Monitor) to update policies and roll out training.
- Distinguish safety-based grooming rules from subjective “professionalism” standards.
- Respond appropriately to a hair or head-covering discrimination complaint.
This presentation is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.
Approved for 1 HRCI & SHRM Credit
