Source: IRS Employment Review Date: 04-04-2011 Publisher: IRS

2011 XpertHR dress codes survey: defining acceptable work wear

TOPICS:
terms, conditions and employee rights policies and procedures
HR policy and strategy business challenges
equal opportunities race
religion
sex
equal opportunities policy and practice

SECTORS:
manufacturing (other)
public services
services (other)

AUTHOR: Charlotte Wolff


We examine the content of formal, casual and relaxed dress codes and employer attitudes to religious headwear and accessories in this part of our report on the XpertHR dress codes survey. We also discover how employers are avoiding potential discrimination law pitfalls.

On this page:
Types of dress code
What garments are allowed?
Defining work wear for men
Chart 1: Garments restricted or prohibited for men
Defining work wear for women
Chart 2: Garments restricted or prohibited for women
Box 1: Formal code with allowances at accounting firm DSH
Uniforms and overalls
Tattoos and piercings
Chart 3: Attitudes towards accessories and religious attire (men)
Chart 4: Attitudes towards accessories and religious attire (women)
Avoiding discrimination claims
Measures to avoid religious discrimination
Chart 5: Measures taken to avoid religious discrimination
Religious headwear and accessories
Hair and make-up
Our research
Table 1: "Suit/formal business attire" - garments allowed or prohibited
Table 2: "Smart casual/business casual" - garments allowed or prohibited
Table 3: "Relaxed" - garments allowed or prohibited
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