The company I am with now has recently changed their policy to include everyone has to have their shirts tucked in at all times. The clothing I wear is all within the rules they have stated - white shirt, black or khaki pants - but I feel uncomfortable, emotionally not physically, wearing my shirt tucked in, because I am overweight. I have just been told that if I don't tuck my shirt in, then I have to be wrote up. If I get wrote up 3 consecutive times in one month for the same "offense", then I receive a schedualed day off without pay. I can't see how this can be considered fair in the workplace. By the way, my work place is a convenience store!
2007-03-16 20:30:08 · 10 answers · asked by Kristy 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Illinois is a "employment at will" state, which means that either the employer or employee can terminate the employees employment for any given reason, or for no specific reason at all, which means that they can enforce anything they please as long as it is within business ethics.
oh, and on another note, i feel where your coming from myself, for i too, am overweight. the easiest thing to do is embrace your stature. instead of feeling self-conscience about it, just look at in a whole new perspective. if you let it be known publicly that you are comfortable with your weight than people will not only accept it, but also see your confidence.
2007-03-16 20:41:14 · answer #1 · answered by bryarweston 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
3 things you should know about dress codes
1 Sartorial style
Dress up, dress down? Casual, smart? Suit and tie, open-necked shirts? Figuring out what you should wear to work can sometimes be difficult.
What you are expected to wear to work will depend on the type of company you work for. For the majority of organisations around the world, a suit is the norm, especially if you have any client contact. However, many companies have introduced dress-down policies for staff in order to create a more relaxed working environment.
2 Not too casual
Even if your company has a dress-down policy, it probably won’t mean that you can turn up to work dressed in shorts and t-shirt, or ripped jeans and a vest top.
Ultimately, you are a professional, most likely working in a professional environment. A dress-down policy won’t give you carte blanche to wear anything you like. Semi-smart trousers or skirts, and a buttoned shirt or blouse will give you the casual look without looking like you’re going to the beach.
3 Model employee
Turning up for work on your first day, wearing something completely unsuitable could scar your working career for life. Pay attention to your surroundings during the interview process to see what people around you are wearing. It is also a good idea to check whether there is a company dress code before you start.
Once you’re there, exercise good judgment in your clothing choices. Perhaps novelty ties, midriff tops or band t-shirts are more appropriate for weekends?
2007-03-19 18:59:18 · answer #2 · answered by PAK ASIANS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tuck it in you have no choice. Dress codes as long as they aren't discriminatory (which this one isn't ) are the employer's right to choose, especially if it's reasonable (which this is ). Don't push this if you need this job and especially don't get fired for this reason. It could haunt you forever. You could be labeled as a malcontent. Get real.. I'm serious.
2007-03-17 03:43:28 · answer #3 · answered by J.W. 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
GO UNION!!!
At least you will have some say in what goes on in your workplace. The dress code may still stand in a Union store, but at least you would be receiving a fair wage and wouldn't mind it as bad. I'm not sure if SEIU covers your type of work, but if not they could tell you who does
2007-03-17 04:15:05 · answer #4 · answered by sniffels323 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes! That's why it's called a "dress code" Their company, their policies, their way! You want fair, get your own company and make your own "dress code"
2007-03-17 05:26:38 · answer #5 · answered by Blue Hyena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel quite sure the employer has that right. Try to go along with the new dress code if you can.
2007-03-17 03:37:31 · answer #6 · answered by Max 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We have that policy, but with my disability, I can't use my arms to tuck in my shirt...so OH WELL, it's out all the time!
2007-03-17 03:35:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes they can. If you want to help yourself, just explain the actual problem to your supervisor, if they don't budge then you'll have to tuck or find a new job.
2007-03-17 03:53:34 · answer #8 · answered by azwoman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. It is a sad fact.
They can force you to tuck or walk away, and
nobody gets hurt.
The MAN is always on the back of the working
poosr...
2007-03-17 03:33:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes. They can.
2007-03-17 03:37:28 · answer #10 · answered by harvardbeans 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋