Strict Dress Code

Dress codes exist for a reason. Sometimes it is for safety reasons but sometimes it’s just about what the employers or clients are willing to accept. If a certain look or appearance might make a client uncomfortable then the company will decide that such an appearance is inappropriate or might pose an unnecessary risk for that company.

Stephanie was sent home from school, on her first day, when she wore an outfit to school that showed her collarbones. This measure was taken because they don’t want the male student to be distracted from schoolwork. However, male students distract themselves, why should the female students have to change the way they dress because a male student will be distracted. Stop looking, stay focused; it is not difficult to do so. These extreme dress code rules should not becoming into place because male students will be distracted; they should still be able to learn if we show our collarbones.

I believe a strict dress code is a definitely a defense for the company, however, in my opinion, I did not think they executed there reasoning behind this definition the correct way.

“appearance is an important component in that training if their graduates are to be truly employable.” Dressed for Future Success? Community College Dress Codes (Chen 2017). Yes, of course there is some truth to this because if you know the dress code to your school and really follow it then it might actually work because in work environments you have to follow it or you might get in trouble, Although this might be true there is always another side to every story. So, Most people really don't follow the dress code and usually they get away with it.

A high school student wrote, “high school is also the training ground for real life. Many jobs have dress codes, and you must comply. There is plenty of time to wear what you want outside of school and work,” (Del Monte).

The dress code is highly strict this year and I have asked the principal why this is so, he replied, “We are trying to prepare you students for jobs in the future”. I understand his explanation and concerns but why would we dress incorrectly for the occupations that we need in the future. According to these dress codes, students are not allowed to wear athletic slides, flip flops, head scarves, hair styles must be neat, and clothing must be clean. These are some examples I feel that discriminates against some students

OSHA standards mandate that the Practice implement controls, work and safety procedures and that it provide personal protective equipment which, when combined with employee training, will reduce on-the-job risks for all employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, blood borne pathogens, or other infectious diseases.

Relevant legislations that have an impact on this issue are the labour code of Canada. In the code it states that ‘the employer is responsible for making decisions about dress codes, uniforms, and other clothing requirements’ (Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour). Although an employer is responsible for making the decisions about dress codes, it can not violate a collective agreement within the workplace, Ontario Human Rights Code, or the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour). This means that what dress code the employer sets it must follow the codes in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Occupational Health and safety Act states. Comparing this law set in the Ontario Ministry of Labour to the

When it comes to dress code, every individual has a different viewpoint for its implementation. There are clothes that could be fashionable to one person but seen as offensive to another. A dress code can be justifiable when put into a situation that really does require certain attire to be worn. It gives a sense of formality and distinguishes an individual apart from a group. This report seeks to compare and contrast the characteristics of school dress codes with that of dress codes in the workplace.

For example men worker rules include, no beard, and dress shirts with coordinated ties. Female employee rules includes the skirt length (must not be shorter than two inches above the knew), and also stockings.

There are many reasons why I believe that business should require dress codes for business. They should do this because as an employee for a specific job, like a nurse, you need to look as if you know about your job. There are certain jobs that should require certain things to wear, such: nurses, doctors, lawyers,

I believe employees should have dress codes. Why? Because you may never know can just pop up at your job at any time. You can have people that come for interviews with piercings, tattoos, and etc. If women have a dress code men should too. I wouldn’t want my workers looking crazy and all types of way. That could seriously drive customers away.

Anytime an organization introduces a new policy or additions to an existing one, employees are going to show some type of resistance. Resistance to a policy can cause employee morale to decrease and become less productive. Every organization should be prepared to address negative reactions to change. With the new dress code policy, there are many potential negative reactions that can come about. One potential resistance that could occur is with those who don’t necessarily have business casual/professional attire. They may become upset with the idea of having to purchase new items. The resistance can be managed by giving a deadline when the policy will become effective. Also, by giving some suggestions on where to find inexpensive attire. Another potential resistance that could occur is that certain groups may feel targeted. Every employee is different in terms of gender, body style and religion. The dress codes do’s and don’ts must be addressed to all employees and genders. For example, if your dress states that jeans cannot be tight or revealing, should be directed at both men and

When working for The Body Shop, the dress code was merely: black. This left it very open to interpretation because it does not inform if men are to wear men’s clothes and women to wear women’s clothes. Throughout my experience there, I was incredibly happy with the liberty the company granted me to express myself. Although uniforms may unify a group they may also ostracize individuals. At Sephora, the women wear tunics and the men wear all black; it is implicitly stated that only women, and people who identify as women, are allowed to wear the tunic. This is to mean that I, as a gender fluid individual, would not be allowed to wear the tunic because my physical and clerical information would identify me as male. There is also the matter of the multi-standard between men and women in regards to dress. I say multi- standard because unlike a double standard this convention has much more than two facets. Women's’ dress codes may be more specific in their restrictions, yet can be more open in regard to color and print. On the other side men’s dress codes codes are more specific in their demands, making it more of a limited situation in terms of creativity and

At a workplace, it is strongly believed that employees should have a dress code. This dress code gives the company professionalism, it helps avoid injuries, customer support can easily be given, and employees may interpret a dress code as a perk for being an employee at the workplace. All workplaces should have a dress code.