Must a dress code be enforced for everyone?
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Must a dress code be enforced for everyone?
We had a dress code put into effect almost 2 years ago, that affected only me really. In order to be in compliance with this dress code, I would need to buy all new clothes and shoes. When I discussed this with the my boss, I was told that was never his intention and that was not what
he expected anybody to do, and as long as I was not extreme in my attire I would be fine. After that he made sure to send me home numerous times. Once for wearing pants that he felt were an
Asked on July 25, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
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M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
The fact is that not all employees must be treated the same or even fairly. Dioscrimination in the workplace is only illegal if it is based on a person's race, religion, nationality, gender, age (over 40), disability or the like. If not, an employeer can set the terms of employment much as it sees fit. This includes how to enforce a dress code. They only protection you may have here is if the terms of a union agreement or employment contract provide otherwise. Bottom line, your options are to either comply with the dress code, complain and risk termination, or quit.
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