May 4, 2011 Writing Assignment

The phrase "skirting the edges of anti-discrimination laws"  is used in this context to explain how employers are barely avoiding lawsuits by saying that they're hiring people that project the image of the company/brand. While it might seem like discrimination to not hire someone based on how they look,  it's not a crime to try and sell the company image through its employees.

Going for the Look, but Risking Discrimination 

By STEVEN GREENHOUSE 

Published: July 13, 2003 

"Going For the Look, But Risking Discrimination"  New York Times