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OVERVIEW From the length of one’s hair, to the number and location of visible tattoos, to recognizing gender nonconformity style, to creating a summer  dress code   in the workplace, employers are facing an increased need to determine their organization’s culture and policies, as well as following federal and state laws. How does an organization balance employees’  rights  to express themselves with the organization’s rights to determine its legitimate business needs while maintaining an inclusive work environment? The pitfalls for employers are many. More businesses are likely to face these issues especially now that research is confirming these types of biases exist broadly across  U.S workplaces . The potential for organizational errors are plentiful. Organizations expect employees to use sound judgment in their dress and grooming, however, what if the employee’s sense of professional wear and grooming varies from the organizations? After al...

Dress Code in the workplace is receiving a fair amount of attention in the courts these days and it is critical that organizations understand the importance of a discriminatory free dress code to ensure all job candidates and employees are treated fairly and equitably. Our upcoming webinar discusses how to balance employees’ rights to express themselves with the organization’s rights to determine its legitimate business needs while maintaining an inclusive work environment. The webinar covers the following key areas: ·          EEOC laws regarding dress code in the workplace ·          What should be considered in writing your dress code? ·          Religious dress, sex stereotyping dress, tattoos, and political dress dress code discrimination at work LEARNING OBJECTIVES EEOC laws regarding dress code in the workplace Body art I...

OVERVIEW From the length of one’s hair, to the number and location of visible tattoos, to recognizing gender nonconformity style, to creating a summer  dress code in the workplace , employers are facing an increased need to determine their organization’s culture and policies, as well as following federal and state laws. How does an organization balance employees’  rights  to express themselves with the organization’s rights to determine its legitimate business needs while maintaining an inclusive work environment? The pitfalls for employers are many. More businesses are likely to face these issues especially now that research is confirming these types of biases exist broadly across  U.S workplaces . The potential for organizational errors are plentiful. Organizations expect employees to use sound judgment in their dress and grooming, however, what if the employee’s sense of professional wear and grooming varies from the organizations? After all...

OVERVIEW Dress Code in the workplace is receiving a fair amount of attention in the courts these days and there have been a number of lawsuits dealing with the same. Our upcoming webinar discusses EEOC laws regarding dress code in theworkplace and how to develop and handle elements of a dress and appearance policy. The webinar covers the following key areas: ·          National Labor Review Board’s take on dress ·          What should be considered in writing your dress code— religious dress, sex stereotyping dress, tattoos, and political dress ·          Role of unconscious bias and stereotypes in discrimination through dress codes LEARNING OBJECTIVES EEOC laws regarding dress code in the workplace Body art International dress National Labor Review Board’s take on dress What should be considered in writing your dress code? Religiou...

OVERVIEW From the length of one’s hair, to the number and location of visible tattoos, to recognizing gender nonconformity style, to creating a summer  dress code   in the workplace, employers are facing an increased need to determine their organization’s culture and policies, as well as following federal and state laws . How does an organization balance employees’  rights  to express themselves with the organization’s rights to determine its legitimate business needs while maintaining an inclusive work environment? The pitfalls for employers are many. More businesses are likely to face these issues especially now that research is confirming these types of biases exist broadly across  U.S workplaces . The potential for organizational errors are plentiful. Organizations expect employees to use sound judgment in their dress and grooming, however, what if the employee’s sense of professional wear and grooming varies from the organizations? After...