(Des Moines, IA) — A truck driving school student is suing T-M-C Transportation over his dismissal last month due to his dreadlocks. Damon Mitchell and his attorney have filed a complaint against the company. T-M-C told Mitchell he wouldn’t be able to wear a hard hat over his dreadlocks – and that is required in order to do the job. There are no Iowa laws currently that protect employees from discrimination over their hair. Mitchell has filed an Iowa civil rights complaint and he will be seeking reimbursement of lost wages. The complaint is the first step toward filing a lawsuit.
Truck Driving School Student Sues over Dismissal Due To Dreadlocks
Aug 5, 2021 | 6:24 AM
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