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Mailman wants to wear kilt on delivery route


July 28, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Employees do the strangest things, Latest News & Views

All you need is one employee like Dean Peterson, and all of a sudden your HR policy on dress codes can be turned upside down.

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Will this dress code live long and prosper?


July 22, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

Everyone’s a critic when HR attempts to institute dress codes. Well, the reviews are in for new robes that Britain’s top judges will soon be wearing, and they’re not all good.

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Carpenter’s regular work uniform: A man-bikini


July 21, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

It’s a good thing that Gary Duncan is self-employed because there are few HR departments that would approve of his work attire.

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‘We’ll pay you more if you work in the buff’


July 9, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

Employees are usually expected to conform to dress codes without incentives to do so.

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Employee suspended over ‘unnatural’ hair color


July 8, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

As an HR pro, you know that when it comes to dress codes, the more specific the language, the better. That way, there’s no confusion.

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‘We’re sending you to a class — on how to use fashion and makeup’


July 1, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

HR Managers are some of the biggest proponents of further education for employees. But how would you feel about sending female employees to classes about fashion and makeup?

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Cost to defend dress code: $150K


June 12, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, Here comes the judge, Special Report, Uncategorized

Does your workplace dress code address personal features such as facial hair, makeup, tattoos and piercings? Whether such policies are discriminatory continues to be an issue, as the city of Houston is finding out.

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You think I’m hiding money under where?


May 29, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

A shrine in India had problems with employees stealing money. Its solution didn’t sit well with the human rights commission.

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Taiwanese lingerie firm encourages female workers to come to work in underwear


May 6, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

Dress-down or dress-up days can be a fun morale booster for employees. But what one overseas company did went a lot further than casual Friday or a Hawaiian shirt day.

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Dress codes: Workers advised to hide tummies, take attention away from love handles


March 31, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, They said what?

A retail store in Great Britain has lots of tips for its employees regarding their work clothes, such as hiding “lumps and bumps,” and what types of undergarments to wear.

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