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Plaintiffs are young adults who allege that they were qualified for employment at Abercrombie and were not hired or were terminated because of their race, color, and/or national origin. The complaint alleges that Abercrombie enforces a nationwide corporate policy of preferring white people for sales positions, desirable job assignments, and favorable work schedules.
“Appearance Policy,” which requires that all Brand Representatives must exhibit the “A&F Look.” The “A&F Look” is a virtually all-white image that Abercrombie uses not only to market its clothing, but also as a way to not hire nor retain any persons of color as managers or Brand Representatives. Managers were allegedly strongly encouraged to recruit white employees who fit the "A&F Look," while persons of color were discouraged from even applying.
