Would u fight a dress code at work?

Question

this is a professional environment, not a place that hires unskilled workers, would u fight a new dress code if it seemed arbitrary? please assume that u will continue to work there for at least a year and not just leave!

Answer 1

I would "fight it" in my own way by simply ignoring it unless the management wants to purchase a new wardrobe for me at their expense. If a person has already been working for this company & they decide to make a new policy, then it is legally THEIR responsibility to pay for your new UNIFORM's! Now if they are only prohibiting the wearing of certain clothing items, like open toe shoes or backless shoes, that's a safety issue & they should give you at least 3 months to fully comply with a request like that. You could contact the ACLU & see if they have any advice for you on this issue. Sounds like something they might be into! If you are fired for non-compliance, you can collect unemployment benefits & possibly even sue them for a stress related illness if you end up in a Doctor's Office!

Answer 2

Management put is a dress code for a reason. Who are you to determine that the dress code was put in place arbitrary. A lot of thought might have gone into establishing this dress code.

You have a decision to make. You can either go by the dress code or dress up your resume and move on. Fighting the dress code will eventually get you fired, at that point no matter how good a worker you are you can not use that business as a reference. They will tell all that call for a reference is that you are a trouble maker,not a team player and do not adjust to change very well.

I hope this has been of some use to you, good luck.

"FIGHT ON"

Answer 3

Surely they have reasons for the dress code, even though at first glance they may seem arbitrary. Is there someone "in the know" that you could ask and find out why they are making the change. Once you hear an explanation, it may be valid. I don't necessarily think it's something you should fight- even if you disagree with the reason behind it, especially if you wish to continue to work there. If part of your objection is financial (ie, they expect you to wear suits, dress clothes compared to business casual), consider asking for a clothing allowance or bonus. If you try to buck this, it may label you as uncooperative, which could kill your career there AND effect good references in the future. You don't say why you object.

Answer 4

What you would have to do, is create a report on the subject.
It means you'll have to put together a report, and show professional outfits. Is this an office? There are PLENTY of professional looks with open shoes. You'll have to provide pictures as well.

You maybe want to check out http://www.pedolgroup.com for more info on stuff like this.

Also, try to solicit help from others. If you are the only one disagreeing then you'll be out of luck.

If you protest by yourself without doing any kind of report, you'll be the only one looking for a new job.

One other note, if this "professional" job pays $9/hr, I would think that you can find a $11/hr job where it's not so staunchy.

Answer 5

Give me a break! There is nothing in the constitution that gives you the "right" to wear what you want to work, despite what one of the more litigious answerers wants you to believe. Lots of things seem (and maybe are) arbitrary - they're often called the rules that we draw up to make things go a little smoother. It's arbitrary that stop signs are red octagons and that cars are rarely painted in plaid. There is no obligation for a company to reimburse you for your wardrobe in most cases nor to give you some kind of "fair warning" about a change in dress code policy. If you don't like it, you're welcome to leave. Employers are usually trying to set some basic standards (which no one in society seems to understand any more) about what constitutes their opinion of professional business attire, suitable for working in an environment with others. Some companies have no dress codes and people can show up in T-shirts and jeans that are 10 years old and full of holes. Others require formal business attire. Just as your company has the right to read your email, tell you where you can park if they want, and set your work hours (isn't it ARBITRARY that you have to work from 9 to 5?), they get to set the rules for what you wear. Start your own company or work from home if it really bugs you.

Answer 6

Not a direct fight with management. You can talk to co-workers about it and try to get up some steam that way. If it's a popular choice to lax the dress code a little, management might be more willing to listen if it's not just one person.

Answer 7

No, the boss makes the rules if you don't like it find another job.