Does this guy have a case here?

[moddem38]

Discrimination against the unattractive--is it illegal?

L.A. Weatherman Sues CBS Stations For Hiring Young, Attractive Women

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/la-weatherman-sues-cbs-kyle-hunter-300811?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

[Jim Scott]

Discrimination against the unattractive--is it illegal?

L.A. Weatherman Sues CBS Stations For Hiring Young, Attractive Women

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/la-weatherman-sues-cbs-kyle-hunter-300811?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

I'm not an attorney but I believe that a company involved in an entertainment-type business, such as TV, has a right to 'discriminate' who they hire for an on-air position where appearance is a crucial element of the job. Were the job off-air, appearance would not be a factor and the weatherman might have some sort of case.

 

[Norkalein]

Discrimination against the unattractive--is it illegal?

L.A. Weatherman Sues CBS Stations For Hiring Young, Attractive Women

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/la-weatherman-sues-cbs-kyle-hunter-300811?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

I remember when airlines only hired young attractive females. Today, some flight attendants are quite old and/or over-weight. However, I do agree with Jim. If a person is in the public eye, the company has the right to base employment on appearance. Personally, I wouldn't hire a person who had a multiple piercings ... nose, lip, tongue, cheek ... or full body tats to represent my company to the public. And, if I didn't look/dress the part, the company who hires me to teach has the right to terminate me.