[Amended 4-11-2001 by Res. No. 67-2001]
Each employee of the City of Linwood is an important member of the City team. As such, each employee should present a professional and pleasant demeanor to the patrons, clients, customers, citizens and coworkers with whom they have contact. This includes dressing, presenting and conducting themselves in a manner that reflects respect for oneself, coworker, and the public. The following guidelines on workplace decorum apply to City employees.
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BUSINESSLIKE APPEARANCE. All employees should be neat, clean, well groomed and present a businesslike appearance. Makeup, if worn, should be used in moderation.
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INAPPROPRIATE CLOTHING. Distracting, revealing or provocative clothing is not appropriate at work. For example, such items as "hot pants", mini or overly short skirts or shorts; tank tops; muscle shirts; overly tight shirts, bandeau, tube or other tops that expose the midriff; clothing that exposes the midriff or backside; see-through items without appropriate undercover; and anything skintight are not acceptable. Underwear should not be visible. Clothing should not include vulgar, demeaning, discriminatory, sexual or other offensive sayings, symbols or pictures.
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CASUAL CLOTHING. Overly casual clothing or shoes in the workplace is not acceptable for business activities where the employee may have face-to-face contact with the public. This includes, for example, T-shirts, jogging suits, blue jeans, workout wear, leggings, and beach attire. Under circumstances where casual attire would be more appropriate for a work related activity, supervisors may approve wearing of attire appropriate for the specified activity.
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SAFETY OR HEALTH HAZARD. Clothing, shoes and accessories shall not present a safety or health hazard while the employee is performing his/her job. For example, loose clothing and jewelry should not be worn around machinery.
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UNIFORM OR DRESS STANDARDS. Some units of City government have specific uniform or dress standards related to job performance and/or safety. Employees in these units are expected to conform to these requirements. Any special requirements should be communicated to prospective employees at the time of the job offer.
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CLOTHING HYGIENE. Clothing shall be clean and in good repair.
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RELIGIOUS OR MEDICAL NEEDS. Accommodations, including for religious or medical needs, will be considered on an individual basis by City Council.
department heads and Supervisors are responsible for interpreting and enforcing the dress and grooming standards in their areas of responsibility. Department heads and supervisors shall consult with the City Administrator in interpreting and enforcing these provisions. If an employee does not abide by these guidelines, a department head or supervisor will first counsel him or her. Should the employee continue to disregard these guidelines after verbal counseling, the department head or supervisor should follow up with a written warning. Further disregard will result in formal disciplinary action as outlined in the City of Linwood employee manual for insubordination. If the violation is unduly distracting or unsafe, the employee will be sent home without pay to change clothes.
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PROFESSIONALISM. Employees are expected to conduct themselves in a lawful and professional manner while on City property or on City business. This includes being courteous, respectful and polite.
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CONDUCT IN VIOLATION. Conduct, which is in violation of the law or accepted standards of decency and morality, including the use of obscene or abusive language or profanity, will not be tolerated.
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OFFENSIVE REMARKS. Racial or ethnic slurs, sexually harassing remarks, threats of violence, and any other provocative comments, language or actions will not be tolerated.
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DISCIPLINARY ACTION. Employees who are determined to have engaged in inappropriate workplace conduct are subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.