Dress codes - body piercing-hair dying

sbt

I am currently reviewing a boilerplate employee manual put out by a publishing company with some alleged expertise in HR. So far it is pretty good. There is a paragraph that discusses dress code and says no to piercing particular body parts to include "nose, tongue, eyebrows, lips" and also says no to "unusual hair colorations or extreme makeup techniques." The company business has 75% of its employees making deliveries to hospitals and nursing homes and would like to include this paragraph. My question is: Is this still acceptable and if so, can it apply to all employees or just those who represent the company outside of the facilities. Thanks in advance.

Bud Turner TX

Parabeagle

Wouldn't hurt to check with your state labor authority, but generally speaking I have always understood that employers have a right to establish dress codes provided they don't run afoul of anti-discrimination laws (i.e., prohibiting turbans or beards if one's religion requires it and it does not violate safety rules).

LisaMN

This is the wording we use in our dress code policy. Gives leeway both to the employee and the manager.

"Employees will be conservative in the wearing of make-up, jewelry, scented products and hairstyles."