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Click to show the answer Under the law outlawing discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief are company dress codes permissible?

Click to show the answer Can employers require all employees to wear a uniform?

Click to show the answer If an employer requires staff to wear a uniform, what modifications should it consider to accommodate employees who practise different religions?

Click to show the answer What can an employer do if an employee refuses to comply with a dress code?

Click to show the answer Can an employer have a dress code requiring female employees to wear a skirt?

Click to show the answer Should a female Muslim employee be allowed to wear a veil or headscarf if she wishes to do so?

Click to show the answer Can an employer have a policy that requires male employees to keep their hair short?

Click to show the answer Can an employer have a policy that prohibits male employees from wearing earrings?

Click to show the answer Can an employer require an employee to change his or her hairstyle if the employer considers that it is too unconventional?

Click to show the answer Can an employer ban jewellery from the workplace?

Click to show the answer Are employers obliged to let Sikh employees wear a kirpan under their clothing while at work?

Click to show the answer Are Sikhs working on construction sites required to wear safety helmets?

Click to show the answer Can an employer prevent employees from displaying support for a particular political party at work, for example by wearing a badge or t-shirt?

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