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Presenter calls for allowance for discriminatory dress code
Jane Hill, a newsreader for the BBC, has caused controversy by claiming dress codes on TV are discriminatory, and women presenters should receive a clothing allowance. Ms Hill earns between £80,000 and £100,000 a year and claims she is expected to wear a different outfit each day. She said: “It’s expensive… as we have to buy all our own clothes. We’re criticised if we...
News | 7 Feb 2012
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BA dress code case gives employers greater clarity on religious discrimination
... Allen said employers needed to be wary of claims of religious discrimination which he thinks could increase as claims under this recent legislation receive more publicity. The high profile claim arose after British Airways refused to allow Nadia Eweida to wear a visible cross with her uniform. BA dress policy prohibited staff from wearing any visible item of adornment around the neck. The problem arose when a new uniform was introduced with an open neck which meant Ms Eweida's cross was visible, her old uniform had previously covered the cross because it had a high neck. Ms Eweida argued that the...
Case | 17 Feb 2010
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Dress code bans novelty socks
...h as infection control and health and safety. "We would expect our staff to wear uniforms provided and do not feel that 'novelty' socks with slogans and images are appropriate for presenting a professional image to patients and members of the public." According to Workplace Law’s Dress codes factsheet, more than two-thirds (67%) of dress code policies now have the force of the employment contract. A significant minority of employers (27%) say that while their dress code policy is observed, it still has to be policed. Most employers (73%) say enhancing the external image of the com...
News | 11 Feb 2010
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Is your dress code discriminatory?
...attire with "jackets and ties out and short sleeves, vest tops and shorts in". However, employers must ensure that a consistent approach is adopted for men and women as there is obvious potential for sex discrimination in any dress code that sets different requirements. Employers should ensure that dress codes are appropriate for the work involved and that employees' views and concerns are considered. Recently, Fata Lemes, a Muslim woman, was awarded almost £3,000 in compensation in a claim for sexual harassment against her employer who insisted that she wear a short, low-cut dress to work in her job as...
News analysis | 13 Jul 2009
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Employers urged to relax dress codes during heatwave
With a heatwave warning in place this week for parts of the UK, and temperatures predicted to soar as high as 32oC, the TUC is today calling on employers to relax office dress codes and cool down their offices. By allowing staff to loosen their ties and leave their jackets at home, the TUC is hoping most employers will adopt a more relaxed approach to office attire - if only for the hottest days of the summer - and help make work more bearable for staff. The TUC believes tha...
News | 1 Jul 2009
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Dress codes and H&S
A clear dress code policy is sensible practice, especially where there are safety issues. It needs to be clearly set out though and explained to staff so they understand why it is in place. . A lot of younger staff have no experience of such policies and sometimes limited awareness of what is appropriate or no...
Comment | 22 Jul 2010
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Dress codes and H&S
I once fought the sex discrimination and the dress code, I threatened to come to work dressed exactly as one of me female colleagues. I was taken to one side by my manager and asked to explain myself. So I pointed out the female colleague. She was wearing a Polo style shirt and slacks. Shortly after the company dress code was change to reflect this...
Comment | 20 Jul 2010
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Dress codes: The dangers of inappropriate footwear
...d.In its report Working Feet and Footwear, the organisation warns of employers’ duty to protect their workers by assessing the suitability of shoes for tasks given. The study discovered that many businesses required staff to wear shoes – in particular, slip-on shoes or high heels – as part of dress codes unsuitable for day-to-day work wear. The TUC added that workers should be allowed to wear footwear appropriate to their occupation, working environment and feet, and that employers should assess risks to the feet as well as slipping risks. So what risks must be taken into account by employers w...
News | 14 Aug 2008
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Dress code bans novelty socks
This is what happens when corporativism weasels its way into an organisation. One view, one dress code, one way of doing things and everyone buys into the organisations world view. I think the Germans had a word for it. Remove individuality and personal expression and make evryone compliant little clones. Its easier for incompetent managers to manage when they dont have to think.
Comment | 26 Feb 2010
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Dress codes: The dangers of inappropriate footwear
I think that most dress codes are a sign of madness among the management, but there is some confusion about crocs in hospitals. A lot of staff wear this style of shoe because they can go in the washing machine and because hospitals are hot so sandals are good things to wear. A lot of hospital managers work in vast hierachie...
Comment | 19 Aug 2008
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Condom tie employee loses dress code sexual discrimination case
A civil servant who protested against a new dress code for men by turning up for work in ridiculous outfits has lost his unfair dismissal and sexual discrimination claims. Raymond Akers believed that being told to wear a collar and tie was discriminatory and unnecessary, as he rarely dealt with the public. He said that female employees were able...
Case | 5 Jun 2006
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Dress Code
Hi James Thanks for that link - it really opened my eyes to what the outside World is really like. I wonder if A&F have any one to give them legal or HR advice? Perhaps I should make them an offer? It seems to me that it best if the employer does have a dress code and supplies the clothes that are approved work wear. I say the above on the basis of my experiences. I was interviewed once for a very senior HR job with a London Council. The interview panel were all Councillors who had obviously come straight from work and were dressed in their every d...
Comment | 5 Apr 2008
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Dress Code
It depends on how restrictive the dress code is. Here's a good one for you. I work as a stock replenisher for a high street shop which will remin nameless. Most of my time is spent in the stockroom going round with a hand held terminal which I've downloaded the list of what's been sold. I then have to take what I've picked downst...
Comment | 31 Mar 2008
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Dress Code
The best Dress Code I have ever experienced as an employee was one very large multinational I worked for who said staff should wear 'whatever is considered normal'. This was a professional city centre office and guess what - the norm was generally suited and booted or of that ilk LOL I alway wondered what the...
Comment | 28 Mar 2008
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Dress Code
I personally believe a dress code is acceptable in most workplaces but it shouldnt be too restrictive. It should reflect a professional appearance but still give way to some form of individuality. If dressing down (or whatever ) enhances performance ie in the office and away from public scrutiny, I dont see what the problem w...
Comment | 28 Mar 2008
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Dress Code
Dress codes can be positive in being prescriptive. Classical organisations would be those that favour this approach. As customers it can also be reassuring to know who to ask? Having sons with size 16 adult feet size, it has saved them money when employers provide clothes and shoes. It also takes away debat...
Comment | 28 Mar 2008
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Dress Code
...ll else fails, invoke the Human Rights Act!" HRA gets dragged into dress code issues fairly frequently e.g. in relation to freedom of religious expression. I had a quick search through the Network and was surprised to see how many times this came up - though they do all seem fairly familiar. Dress codes can get annoyingly detailed, and of course the people at whom they are really 'targeted' (the ones who can't agree with their employer what might be considered 'reasonable') are the ones who are likely to resist most strongly. It's a shame they are needed, but (with your tongue firmly not in your c...
Comment | 27 Mar 2008
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Dress Code
David, Taking your summary to extremes, does that mean if two interview candidates arrive, one suited and booted and the other in a football shirt, I should consider whether I would infringe the human rights of the football one by not offering him a job? I always think an unspoken, unwritten dress code (and other professional standards) works best, but I realise that objective guidance is sometimes needed. I must confess that I have always believed that wearing a white shirt on any occasion except when it is accompanied by a school tie or a black tie to be a cardinal sin.
Comment | 27 Mar 2008
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Dress Code
Margaret - If you want to perform a quick search on dress codes on the Workplace Law Network, there's quite a lot of information available from the search box. Use the refine search to limit the 'exact phrase' to "dress code" to help you. As well as the dress code itself, it is the way that you introduce it that is very important, especially as you already h...
Comment | 27 Mar 2008
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Dress Code
Can anyone point me in a direction that I could find out if our employers can enforce a dress code policy. WE have just been bought over by another practice and they are trying to enforce a dress code for when we are in the office. WE have always had one for our guys going to client meetings etc but not when they are in the office. any suggestions would be helpful.
Comment | 27 Mar 2008
