Male Worker Challenges Dress Code as Sex Discrimination

A man who has worked for the Government for 26 years is challenging a new dress code introduced by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) at its office in Moseley, Birmingham.

Ian Jarman is alleging that the dress code discriminates against men, who are made to wear a collar and tie. Speaking to the BBC, Mr Jarman commented, ""Women are allowed to wear an open shirt and trousers, many even wear a t-shirt. If I wear an open shirt without a tie it's a disciplinary offence for which I could potentially get the sack - it's sex discrimination."

Since the code was introduced in June, Mr Jarman was taken to two disciplinary hearings for refusing to comply with the code. Mr Jarman's Trade Union is reportedly planning to take the case to a Tribunal - the findings will be interesting.
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