Is my employer allowed to forbid me from wearing a jacket over my uniform?
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Is my employer allowed to forbid me from wearing a jacket over my uniform?
I work at a breakfast restaurant and our
uniform is a t-shirt. Ive been told Im not
allowed to wear an open jacket over my shirt. I
was told its not that cold although I start work
before 6 in the morning. Is she allowed to
restrict my choice to wear a sweater when Im
cold in the mornings?
Asked on June 2, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
Actually, your employer can do this, unless it violates the terms of a union agreement or employment contact. The fact is that most work relationships are "at will". This means that a business can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit (absent some form of legally actionable discrimination). Accordingly, your boss can prohibit you from covering up with a jacket, no matter how cold you are. If you refuse to comply, you can be terminated. In fact, you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
Actually, your employer can do this, unless it violates the terms of a union agreement or employment contact. The fact is that most work relationships are "at will". This means that a business can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit (absent some form of legally actionable discrimination). Accordingly, your boss can prohibit you from covering up with a jacket, no matter how cold you are. If you refuse to comply, you can be terminated. In fact, you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.
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