The place where I work doesn't allow anyone to where shirts with any print on it, even if it isn't offensive (sexually, or bad language).
Is this legal? I can't even where religious shirts.
2007-11-13 20:29:16 · 11 answers · asked by angela_d_c1977 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It maybe considered distracting.
and Yes it's legal, and not a violation of you free speech as you don't have to work there.
2007-11-13 20:33:37 · answer #1 · answered by Insane 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The business you work for can constitute any dress code regulation they like. Dress codes are set in most if not all employee handbooks. Dress codes can range from Business dress down to casual dress with stipulations on "How" casual the dress is. Some employers may have you wear a uniform.
Religious attire is even more "taboo" in a workplace unless working for a company revolving around religion. Everyone in a workplace will have beliefs in all different types of religion and my feel pressured or offended on what you may be wearing.
2007-11-13 20:38:52 · answer #2 · answered by Michael R 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Feminists do want to increase the choice of people regardless of their gender. That involves breakdown social expectations and legislating against discrimination based on gender in the workplace. Is that totalitarian- not really. First take education, education is usually aimed at minors, except in an eccentric libertarian state, most education would always be controlled by the government and parents simply so children are protected and given the right skills to work and be good citizens. We don't allow children informed sexual consent either and thats not totalitarian. Second take anti-discrimination legislation on gender, race and age. That does decrease the bussinesses' freedom but since more people are employees rather than employees it actually empowers more people and gives more people choice. This is hardly totalitarian, its not designed to control peoples lives, but to give more people more choice in their life. Thirdly political correctness though not always excusable, I think is excusable in cases of harrassment such as homophobic bullying or sexual harrassment. This is because speech is not being using to freely put forward an opinion but to consciously reduce other peoples freedoms be forcing them out of jobs,forcing them from public spaces and affecting their mental health. And as a result ability to choose freely.
2016-05-23 02:46:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When working.
there is a thing of common sense. to dress appro. and for lang.
common sense as well.
agree with the other that some work places have uniforms.
there is a reason for a employer doesn't wana any imprints on t-shirts it just a general rule for everyone. Nothing wrong with it.
Professional workplace
2007-11-14 00:08:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Private businesses have the right to dictate a dress code for their employees. freedom of speech doesnt enter into it at all. The only way the national government can interfere with the workings of a private business is if it affects interstate commerce. otherwise you are SOL.
2007-11-13 21:03:28 · answer #5 · answered by Firdaus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your freedom of speech ends as soon as it impinges on the rights of others. If an employer has a minimum dress code, it is up to employees to follow it or hit the highway. You are free to start you own company, and set your own dress code.
2007-11-13 21:05:28 · answer #6 · answered by Fred C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If they give you a paycheck they can impose a dress code.
If you want to express your religion I assume you could wear a cross pendant or other religious jewelry, however some employers ask their employees not to wear these either because some customers or clients may be offended.
2007-11-13 20:39:58 · answer #7 · answered by Warren D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is legal, the only exception i can see is maybe if they condone one by condemn another.
Example,
Someone wears a shirt saying "Jesus is my homeboy"
You wear a shirt saying "Muhammod is my hommie", and they tell you to change your shirt. But that would also depend on your place of work, if you work at a church and tell you not to wear shirts promoting Islam they wont get in any trouble.
2007-11-13 20:41:43 · answer #8 · answered by anonomama 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have the freedom to work where you want. even mcdonalds has uniforms, the USPS has uniforms, to go to school you have to follow dress code. it is legal. you have the freedom to look for another job.
2007-11-13 20:34:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your freedom ends where my noise begin should prevail. I think it is because of this your company doesn't allow you to wear such shirts. You never know whom you are offending
2007-11-13 20:38:56 · answer #10 · answered by PlayerX 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋