I am a male secratary to a female boss. I work in a large company but report to only one boss. Recently she insisted that I follow a dress code and wear a uniform of her choosing. She picked out an outfit that is a bit feminine. It is a shirt and slacks that are pink and yellow with puffy sleaves. I like my job but have a hard time dealing with snide remarks and laughter directed at me. What can I do?
2007-01-20 19:09:07 · 8 answers · asked by timmy h 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
eww, you better look for other job.
2007-01-20 19:15:14 · answer #1 · answered by curious_e 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What she doing is clearly illegal under case law established by the Employment Protection Acts and the Equal Opportunities Act.
A few years ago, a test case established that dress codes and uniforms had to be suitable for the particular sex. The principles established therein are applicable to either sex.
Since it is a large company, you might want to approach the Human Resources or Personnel Manager.
Otherwise, go to a lawyer specialising in Employment legislation. It might be that a letter to the company will be sufficent, but, the ultimate sanction will be a complaint to a Tribunal. (A large company is more likely to want to deal with this quietly.)
If, after your boss is obliged to change her ways, she then continues to give you a hard time, you will probably have a further case for continued discrimination.
2007-01-21 10:47:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laugh with them and tell everyone that you feel masculine enough to wear an outfit like that. So, if there are any further suspicions, you are willing to help with a friendly demo, if insisted ...
2007-01-21 03:13:56 · answer #3 · answered by Vesna G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
why find a ne w job personally pink wouldnt worry me i wear pink collar and tie a lot but is unacceptable that she picked the colour
2007-01-22 11:38:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You tell her that you won't be wearing ridiculous clothes like that. Have some balls dude!
2007-01-21 03:19:10 · answer #5 · answered by Mr_B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
find a new job
2007-01-22 02:12:21 · answer #6 · answered by john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
report her, this is unnacceptable, you have rights my friend, remember what country you live in
2007-01-21 03:17:01 · answer #7 · answered by whitelampshade 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
keep records and take her to court. sexual discrimination.
2007-01-21 03:17:17 · answer #8 · answered by sexy c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋