Dress Code and Other Personal Standards

Dress Code and Other Personal Standards

Option: General Language

Employees are expected to wear clothing appropriate for the nature of our business and the type of work performed. Clothing should be neat, clean and tasteful. Avoid clothing that can create a safety hazard. Department managers may issue more specific guidelines.

Option: Specific Language

Because each employee is a representative of the CIL in the eyes of the public, each employee must report to work properly groomed and wearing appropriate clothing. Employees are expected to dress neatly and in a manner consistent with the nature of the work performed. Employees who report to work inappropriately dressed may be asked to clock out and return in acceptable attire.

Acceptable clothing for management, sales, or office employees includes suits, sport coats, or dress shirts and slacks with ties for men; blouses and sweaters with skirts or dress slacks or dresses for women. Jeans, T-shirts, tank or halter tops, and casual shoes or sneakers are not permitted for any employees. All clothing should be clean and without rips or holes.

All employees required to wear uniforms provided by the CIL must take care of their uniforms and report any wear or damage to their supervisors. Instructions regarding cleaning and maintenance of uniforms will be provided. Supervisors will inform you of additional requirements regarding acceptable attire. Certain employees may be required to wear safety equipment or clothing. Any deviations from these guidelines must be approved by your supervisor.

Option: Casual Day

The CIL observes a casual dress day on ______[insert day of week, month]. Some employees who have customer contact may not be permitted to participate in the casual dress day.

Employees who do participate in a casual dress day still are expected to report to work properly groomed. Acceptable casual dress excludes ripped or torn clothing, T-shirts of any kind (with or without a written message), tennis shoes, tank or halter tops, or shorts.

Employees required to wear safety equipment or clothing still must do so on a casual dress day.

Department managers may issue more specific guidelines concerning any exceptions to this policy.