The Complaining Party (CP) in This Case Is a Caucasian

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Essay

The Complaining Party (CP) in this case is a Caucasian male who was a room service waiter for a Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.The CP has had long hair throughout most of his employment with the Hotel, which he has worn in a ponytail that is tucked "neatly" into a bun at the back of his head.Between April of 2011 and April of 2015 the CP received no indication from the Defendants that his hairstyle violated any grooming policies, standards, or guidelines.Then, on April 11, 2015, the CP attended a meeting for room service employees.Each of the employees received a copy of the Hotel's new grooming policy, which stated, in pertinent part, that "ponytails on men must be clipped and tucked neatly inside a shirt collar." The CP signed a statement acknowledging that he received and understood the policy.

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

Expenses directly associated with producing goods a company sells, entailing labor and material costs.

Standard Cost Variances

The differences between actual costs and standard costs in manufacturing, divided into categories such as materials, labor, and overhead.

Administrative Expenses

Overhead or general expenses related to the day-to-day operations of a business that are not directly tied to a specific project.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

The consistent, non-variable costs associated with manufacturing products, such as salaries and rent for factory premises.