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Dress code pitfalls

By Michele Glassford | 3 Minutes Read October 1, 2012

Fashion faux pas – Dress code pitfalls

In addition to safety concerns, employers have a legitimate interest in prohibiting dress that detracts from their corporate image or offends customers. The common law principle is that dress codes must be reasonable, balancing the legitimate business interests of employers with the employees' right to self-expression.

Article by Michele Glassford / Employee Relations, Human Rights / common law principle, discrimination, dress code, Dress code pitfalls, Dress code policies, employment law, Human Resources PolicyPro, legitimate business interests of employers, policies and procedures, prohibiting dress, violation of human rights

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