Option #2: Human Resources and Business Policy Employer 's desires to regulate their employees appearance in the workplace has increased substantially as today 's society continues to encourage and embrace self-expression. Although many employees are uncertain of their rights and responsibilities, as they pertain to appearance-based discrimination, employers continue to institute dress codes to regulate the appearance of their employees in the workplace. Dress codes, requirements for grooming, and appearance-based policies and standards are all legally permitted work practices (Marcum & Perry, 2010). However, employers must be aware that imposing gender-differentiated appearance and grooming standards that assume a clear and unmistakable
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Being a high end spa facility, their policy dictates appearance based policy 's to allow their company to maintain an air of professionalism. However, one of the policies dictates that employees must refrain from any head coverings in order to maintain a mainstream dress code amongst female and male employees. In addition, any violations of the dress code are subject to reprimand including termination. Although the company aims for professionalism, their policy violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on the basis of religious dress and grooming …show more content…
In addition, reminders about dress codes can be reinforced through staff meetings where specific examples of dress that are in violation can be discussed. Enforcing standards encourages cooperation from employees. Those in violation of dress code standards should be discussed in privacy where specific information of the direct violation can be addressed without judgment, ridicule or criticism (Paychex, 2016). If employees address disability or religious reasons for their violations, accommodations can be made to explore the issue
Being a high end spa facility, their policy dictates appearance based policy 's to allow their company to maintain an air of professionalism. However, one of the policies dictates that employees must refrain from any head coverings in order to maintain a mainstream dress code amongst female and male employees. In addition, any violations of the dress code are subject to reprimand including termination. Although the company aims for professionalism, their policy violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on the basis of religious dress and grooming …show more content…
In addition, reminders about dress codes can be reinforced through staff meetings where specific examples of dress that are in violation can be discussed. Enforcing standards encourages cooperation from employees. Those in violation of dress code standards should be discussed in privacy where specific information of the direct violation can be addressed without judgment, ridicule or criticism (Paychex, 2016). If employees address disability or religious reasons for their violations, accommodations can be made to explore the issue