I was a union steward who helped negotiate dress codes. We came up with “clean and covered, no offensive writing or saying.” ...

What employees wear to work is becoming more than a matter of policy. It may be a breaking point. A growing number of workers ...

Despite evolving conversations around gender identity, many workplaces still operate under dress codes built around the ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min The adoption of remote work ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of workplace discrimination laws, savvy employers are reexamining longstanding policies—including those that may not seem controversial at first glance. One of the most ...

Sixty-some years after American workers began to dress down on Fridays, is it finally time for corporate America to fully ditch the suit and tie? I don’t recall seeing anyone wearing formal business ...

Thirty years ago, it was pretty easy to dress for the office: shirt and tie (if not a suit) for men; suit or skirt/jacket combination for women. These days, from law firms to consulting offices to the ...

When workplace policies appear to be applied unevenly, it understandably raises questions. But appearances don’t always tell ...

In the years following the pandemic, our workplace dress codes have become the most casual they’ve ever been. For some, this shift has been welcomed with open arms. For those who enjoyed dressing up, ...

Reader: My workplace is casual, by design. Our stated dress code is vague at best: “Appropriate office attire is required. Be guided by common sense and good taste.” There are a couple of 20-something ...