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Can a company force you to wear their uniforms when health and safety is not an issue?
Asked by David R
We are not in full view of the public. We are factory enclosed.
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If it's part of the conditions of service, you have no option but to wear it ! ! !
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Yes. They can. It's their company and you have the choice to quit if you don't agree with their policies.
Answered by Lauren K
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Yes, they can. Why are you resisting? Get to work!
Answered by timo_10143
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they are the boss. you can always quit.
Answered by curmudgeon
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Yes. If uniforms are required, then you wear them
Answered by biscuitperifrank
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They have the right to require uniforms. If that's their policy, so be it.
Answered by Patricia S
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Yes. Plus it also helps id'ing the individuals that are not "supposed" to be there - they won't have on a uniform.
Answered by Diane A
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uh Yes ..... companies do still have a few rights left.
They can force you to work elsewhere also.
Answered by Valley R
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If the uniform isn't free and provided for by the employer you might have some legal grounds....
Answered by kamustahappy
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most likely...do you have a strong union behind you? That may be your only way out.
Answered by jaddarosse
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Yes they have the right.
Answered by Pearl
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Yes they can. An employee of a company must do the companies wishes as long as they are not illegal or harmful. You may work in a factory, but you are no different then a worker from a big chain store that must wear the cute little vest whenever they are on shift
Answered by banditcorkscrew
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Yes.
Answered by Harry Callaghan
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they probably can, why not? they can fire you for no reason right? In my opinion, if you are not in public view, there is no health or safety concern, then I would start a petition with co-workers. find out how many feel like you. If that doesn't work, you could always go on strike!
Answered by Trish012
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They can pretty much do what ever they want that does not take away from your protected rights (i.e. you have religious restrictions on what you can wear). Most companies have a dress code that restricts what you can and can't wear anyways. If you do not like the uniform, maybe you should look some where else.
Answered by henn0166
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yes
but they can't force you to work for them
Answered by Jo Blo
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Yes, the company can run its business as it sees fit. If you don't like the uniforms, quit.
Answered by Sane
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If Peter Stringfellow says you gotta wear it, then you gotta wear it.
Answered by Hibee
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yes. if you dont agree to wear they will force you. on work hours we have to follow some copany rules. Enjoy with good fittings.
Answered by javed s
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Wow, I certainly hope so! You're crazy to even ask such a ridiculous question! Of course they can require uniforms. What right do you have to demand otherwise?
This is a contract. They offer employment under certain terms. You agree to the terms, or you decline. The terms include a uniform. If you don't like it, work somewhere else. I wouldn't want a complainer like you as an employee anyway. They'd be lucky to get rid of you!!!!
Answered by scott742
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Yes thats part of your job description!! If they dont have a uniform you could be dismissed from work for dressing inappropriately or v scruffy, so if they do have a uniform and you wont wear it this could be grounds too im afraid. Think the only way you wouldnt have to is if there was a medical reason why u couldnt i.e. due to the material and a skin condition or becos any special pieces f uniform or equipment they wanted you to wear that were non necessary to safety was difficult becos of a physical disability, but that would have to be doctor certified, so you'l probs either have to wear it or change jobs.
Look at it this way at least you dont have to agnoise what to wear every day lol, and if its a factory you wouldnt have probs wanted to wear any of ure best clothes anyway.
Answered by intelligent_blonde_uk
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The Company can force you to do anything they wish. They are working on installing surveillance cameras in the johns at many larger companies.
You are paid for, and belong to The Company, while you're on the clock.
If you don't like it there, you can vote with your feet, and go somewhere else.
NOTE: You don't need to give The Company a two-week notice when you fire them. They wouldn't give you one before they fired YOU, would they?
Answered by tiredofit
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