In September 2014 Acas issued new guidance for employers on dress codes and how to draft them. Is the advice of any use?
Published 22.09.2014
When it comes to smelly employees it’s not always BO or bad breath that’s the problem - some happily douse themselves in strong perfumes and aftershaves. How can you deal with this kind of problem?
Published 11.02.2014
Apparently, one third of female employees have been told to change their appearance at some point. There’s nothing wrong with requiring professional standards of dress, but what must you never do?
Published 06.10.2016
In January 2017 the Women and Equalities Commission recommended that a specific law should be introduced which spells out what employers can and can’t have in their dress codes. Is this going to
happen?
Published 09.02.2017
The temperature only has to go up by a few degrees before people start peeling off the layers. Outfits that are ideal for hot weather might not be appropriate for your workplace. So why is it so
important to lay down some ground rules?
Published 15.06.2010
An employee has turned up to work sporting bright blue hair which you think looks really unprofessional. Can you ask them to revert to a natural hair colour?
Published 06.09.2023
You might have seen reports that the TUC wants an outright ban on high heels in the workplace as they encourage sexism. Is this true and, if so, should you be forcing the girls to wear shoes that
would make their grannies’ proud?
Published 26.08.2009
A leading law firm recently directed 105 female trainee solicitors to “dress far more appropriately” and “brush their hair”. It seems this was justified, but exactly how far can you go when telling
your employees how they should look?
Published 27.04.2011
At certain times of the year, such as Halloween or Christmas, employees may ask if they can work in fancy dress - sometimes this is to raise money for charity. If you agree,what should your rules be?
Published 09.10.2015