This archive report was first published on 10 January 2020.
Published on January 10, 2020, a question has been raised about whether employers should dictate how employees dress at the workplace.
While some organisations develop or adopt dress codes to guide staff on what is appropriate to wear, others provide general guidelines that grant latitude for individual expression.
Regardless of the approach, there is often an expectation that staff will uphold a certain level of decency at work, and employers are increasingly concerned about how their staff, especially senior ones, handle themselves outside the workplace.
With the rise of social media, organisations are more vigilant in defending their culture and reputation, and employees are left wondering what is considered decent within their organisation's culture.
Is the issue solely about the length of your dress, or are there underlying issues between you and your boss?
Before taking action, consider whether another employer would take an entirely different view of your dress and whether you can demonstrate that you have been discriminated against.
Ultimately, the answer lies in the social sensibilities that balance individual freedom with cultural sensitivities.
