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  • 08-22-2017, 10:51 AM
    Jujuna
    Workplace Dress Codes vs. Freedom of Expression
    hey guys, so I've got a question. I consider dress code, when what you wear doesn't change the quality of a work you do (so I mean practically it doesn't matter what you wear for your job), is violation of your personal freedom. And actually dress code shouldn't be required unless it is must to do your job properly. How do you think? thanks for your answers in advance.
  • 08-22-2017, 11:04 AM
    cbg
    Re: Freedom of Expression
    I think that you do not have a guaranteed right under the law, or the Constitution, to freedom of expression in all situations.

    I think that not everyone gets to do exactly what they want all the time.

    I think that the employer has a right to establish what kind of look they want to present to the rest of the world.

    I think that if your employer sets a dress code, unless you have a medical or religious reason why you CAN'T comply (and for both you'd better be prepared with proof) you follow that dress code while you're on the job and practice your "freedom of expression" when you're on your own time.
  • 08-22-2017, 11:16 AM
    adjusterjack
    Re: Freedom of Expression
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    hey guys, so I've got a question. I consider dress code, when what you wear doesn't change the quality of a work you do (so I mean practically it doesn't matter what you wear for your job), is violation of your personal freedom. And actually dress code shouldn't be required unless it is must to do your job properly. How do you think? thanks for your answers in advance.

    You're entitled to your opinion.

    And your employer is entitled to make the rules under which you work and fire you if you don't comply with them as long as that termination does not violate any anti-discrimination laws.

    So, be a good little worker and comply with the dress code if you want to keep your job.
  • 08-22-2017, 11:27 AM
    Jujuna
    Re: Freedom of Expression
    are you saying that people who have medical or religious purposes enjoy with the freedom or expression than others? doesn't that sound like a discrimination? and as I said it is important that what you wear doesn't really change anything with the work you do but just going against the standards of the facility and existence of those standards have no reasonable justification. On the other hand I understand there are two interests: one's freedom of expression and another's interest to establish a look he wants. the question is which of them has more weight and why? if our freedom of expression stops when we are on the job i don't understand what kind of legal argumentation is that.

    don't you think dress code is stupid?
  • 08-22-2017, 11:35 AM
    cbg
    Re: Freedom of Expression
    No, I'm saying that if an individual's dress is mandated by either medical or religious reasons, that is a valid reason for the employer to make exceptions.

    MOST discrimination is legal. You might want to keep that in mind.
  • 08-22-2017, 11:43 AM
    adjusterjack
    Re: Freedom of Expression
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    don't you think dress code is stupid?

    No.

    But I do think that you are an internet troll:

    Quote:

    In Internet slang, a troll is a person who sows discord on the Internet by posting inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community with the intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal, on-topic discussion, often for the troll's amusement.
    If you don't like how your boss tells you to dress, seek employment elsewhere.

    It's that simple.

    Bye bye.
  • 08-22-2017, 11:51 AM
    Jujuna
    Re: Freedom of Expression
    This is a forum for ideas and if you didn't like mine you could have ignored it. I said my opinion and was curious about other's. that's all. I am sorry if you think that way about me. bye
  • 08-22-2017, 11:53 AM
    Dogmatique
    Re: Freedom of Expression
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    This is a forum for ideas and if you didn't like mine you could have ignored it. I said my opinion and was curious about other's. that's all. I am sorry if you think that way about me. bye

    No, it's not. It's a forum for legal information.

    Perhaps you are lost?
  • 08-22-2017, 11:56 AM
    Jujuna
    Re: Freedom of Expression
    how about human rights are part of legal system?
  • 08-22-2017, 12:28 PM
    Dogmatique
    Re: Freedom of Expression
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    how about human rights are part of legal system?

    Which legal system?

    The US?
    UK?
    Afghanistan?

    Which human rights? Do you believe you have an inherent right to wear particular clothing in a private work setting?
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