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QUESTION: Would any provider agencies be willing to share their dress code policies and procedures? An excerpt from our Employee Handbook reads: Please understand that you are expected to dress and groom yourself in accordance with accepted social and business standards, particularly if your job involves dealing with customers or visitors in person. Each Supervisor or department head is responsible for establishing a reasonable dress code appropriate to the job performed. However, sun dresses with bare backs and/or shoulders, flip-flops and undershirts for men and women, are not appropriate. Our agency also stresses the importance of common sense when it comes to choosing clothing appropriate for the workplace. The handbook states that corrective disciplinary action could take place if an employee violates or abuses the dress code. *** Our agency Dress Code Policy states: Appearance, Dress Code and Footwear The agency expects employees to maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance at all times. You are responsible for dressing appropriately for the position in which you are employed. Discretion in appropriate fit and style in relation to being a model to individuals and presenting an acceptable public image is to be used at all times. The wearing of scrubs is not permitted while working in any workshop or other programs that provide direct client care. Body and facial piercings must be removed or covered while working direct care for safety reasons. Extreme hairdos, heavy jewelry, pierced body parts, excessive/questionable taste visible tattoos and provocative or revealing clothing (e.g. too short, too low-cut, too tight or see-through) should be avoided and inappropriate clothing such as pajama pants, house slippers, torn or ripped jeans, etc. Bermuda length shorts or Capri pants are acceptable with department approval. Violators of our dress code will normally be sent home to change into appropriate attire and will not be paid for the time away from work unless the employee is salaried exempt. Repeated violations will subject the employee to our progressive discipline policy. If you have any questions concerning appropriate dress at work, please consult your supervisor or the VP of Human Resources. Footwear: Employees working direct care, including group homes, residential sites, ABA therapist, behavior specialist/therapist, creativity unlimited staff, CHIO, employment services staff and DSPs must wear closed toe shoes. Even in these areas, you are at a work site and are subject to foot accidents. The above designated staff are not to wear flip flops or slippers to work at any time. This information is a compilation of suggestions, ideas, and opinions shared by INARF Members in response to the featured question. This information should not be considered official interpretation or guidance of State or Federal Policy. Additionally, statements within this document do not necessarily reflect an official position or opinion of INARF.
An excerpt from our Employee Handbook reads: Please understand that you are expected to dress and groom yourself in accordance with accepted social and business standards, particularly if your job involves dealing with customers or visitors in person. Each Supervisor or department head is responsible for establishing a reasonable dress code appropriate to the job performed. However, sun dresses with bare backs and/or shoulders, flip-flops and undershirts for men and women, are not appropriate. Our agency also stresses the importance of common sense when it comes to choosing clothing appropriate for the workplace. The handbook states that corrective disciplinary action could take place if an employee violates or abuses the dress code.
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Our agency Dress Code Policy states: Appearance, Dress Code and Footwear The agency expects employees to maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance at all times. You are responsible for dressing appropriately for the position in which you are employed. Discretion in appropriate fit and style in relation to being a model to individuals and presenting an acceptable public image is to be used at all times. The wearing of scrubs is not permitted while working in any workshop or other programs that provide direct client care. Body and facial piercings must be removed or covered while working direct care for safety reasons. Extreme hairdos, heavy jewelry, pierced body parts, excessive/questionable taste visible tattoos and provocative or revealing clothing (e.g. too short, too low-cut, too tight or see-through) should be avoided and inappropriate clothing such as pajama pants, house slippers, torn or ripped jeans, etc. Bermuda length shorts or Capri pants are acceptable with department approval. Violators of our dress code will normally be sent home to change into appropriate attire and will not be paid for the time away from work unless the employee is salaried exempt. Repeated violations will subject the employee to our progressive discipline policy. If you have any questions concerning appropriate dress at work, please consult your supervisor or the VP of Human Resources. Footwear: Employees working direct care, including group homes, residential sites, ABA therapist, behavior specialist/therapist, creativity unlimited staff, CHIO, employment services staff and DSPs must wear closed toe shoes. Even in these areas, you are at a work site and are subject to foot accidents. The above designated staff are not to wear flip flops or slippers to work at any time.