Distribution of Policy. All current employees, newly hired employees, volunteers, members of the Board of Supervisors and Board and Commission members shall be provided with a copy of this policy. Any questions regarding violence in the workplace and/or this policy should be directed to the County Administrative Office/HR at (▇▇▇)-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇. General Rule: County employees are required to wear clothing suitable to their occupations, as may be determined by their respective Department Heads. Employees shall furnish and maintain in suitable and appropriate condition such clothing and associated articles at their own expense except as otherwise expressly provided by the Board of Supervisors. Employees should maintain a neat and professional appearance in the performance of their duties. Guidelines: County departments provide a wide variety of programs and services and the professional image of our workforce is critical to fostering public confidence and providing “effective and caring service.” Therefore, these guidelines on professional appearance are intended to do the following: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ respect and earn the confidence of our customers, the public, vendors and fellow employees; Promote a positive work environment and limit distractions; Ensure safety and security while working. The County of Modoc respects the diversity of its residents and its workforce. This policy provides guidelines on dress and appearance appropriate to the nature of the work environment, nature of work performed, involvement with the service provided to the public, and/or other circumstances or business needs as defined by the Department Head. Employees are expected to abide by the following standards: Employees shall present a neat, clean and professional appearance in their performance of duties at all times based on employees’ assignment and/or work location. Employees must dress in a manner that will not hinder their ability to effectively and safely complete their work assignments, including consideration of the communities served, customer expectations, business needs or standards of the department and the employee’s safety. Employees are expected to practice personal hygiene that does not interfere with the public and/or co-workers in their work environment. Employees should be mindful of, and dress appropriately for, special events, meetings and appointments with customers. Official photo identification badges and uniforms (where applicable) should be worn in the performance of county business and in all county facilities in order to identify employees as legitimate county representatives. Employees shall abide by specific dress requirements intended to ensure job-related safety such as when operating equipment or machinery, working with potentially dangerous chemicals, or for public health consideration. Except as noted or approved by the Department Head, employees may not wear the following items: T-shirts and clothing articles that may create a hostile or abusive work environment, such as sexually suggestive cartoons, pictures or words; Pants below the waistline or low-rise pants showing undergarments; Low front tops, halter tops, bare midriffs; Beach styled flip-flop sandals; Athletic wear, e.g. gym or sweat pants, jogging outfits, worn during work hours; Exception – Athletic wear may be worn during break time for walking, running, etc. Torn, frayed or ripped clothing; Excessively tight fitting or oversized (baggy) garments; Visible excessive number of earrings and/or studs; no nose, eyebrow, lips, tongue rings and/or studs; Offensive tattoos must be reasonably covered. Leggings or spandex not paired with an appropriate length dress, blouse, sweater or other top that falls at or below mid-thigh; Shorts that do not fall at the top of the knee. Exceptions to this policy may be made by the Department Head in circumstances such as county or department-sponsored events, special occasions, seasonal weather changes, and business-casual days, but may also be made based on requests for reasonable accommodation (e.g. religious, cultural, disability, etc.)
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Sources: Memorandum of Understanding
Distribution of Policy. All current employees, newly hired employees, volunteers, members of the Board of Supervisors Supervisors, and Board and Commission members shall be provided with a copy of this policy. Any questions regarding violence in the workplace and/or this policy should be directed to the County Administrative Office/HR at (▇▇▇)-) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇. General Rule: County employees are required to wear clothing suitable to their occupations, as may be determined by their respective Department Heads. Employees shall furnish and maintain in suitable and appropriate condition such clothing and associated articles at their own expense except as otherwise expressly provided by the Board of Supervisors. Employees should maintain a neat and professional appearance in the performance of their duties. Guidelines: County departments provide a wide variety of programs and services and the professional image of our workforce is critical to fostering public confidence and providing “effective and caring service.” Therefore, these guidelines on professional appearance are intended to do the following: • ▇▇▇▇▇▇ respect and earn the confidence of our customers, the public, vendors vendors, and fellow employees; • Promote a positive work environment and limit distractions; • Ensure safety and security while working. The County of Modoc respects the diversity of its residents and its workforce. This policy provides guidelines on dress and appearance appropriate to the nature of the work environment, nature of work performed, involvement with the service provided to the public, and/or other circumstances or business needs as defined by the Department Head. Employees are expected to abide by the following standards: • Employees shall present a neat, clean clean, and professional appearance in their performance of duties at all times based on employees’ assignment assignments and/or work location. locations.; • Employees must dress in a manner that will not hinder their ability to effectively and safely complete their work assignments, including consideration of the communities served, customer expectations, business needs or standards of the department department, and the employee’s safety. ; • Employees are expected to practice personal hygiene that does not interfere with the public and/or co-workers in their work environment. ; • Employees should be mindful of, of and dress appropriately for, special events, meetings meetings, and appointments with customers. ; • Official photo identification badges and uniforms (where applicable) should be worn in the performance of county business and in all county facilities in order to identify employees as legitimate county representatives. ; • Employees shall abide by specific dress requirements intended to ensure job-related safety such as when operating equipment or machinery, working with potentially dangerous chemicals, or for public health considerationconsiderations. Except as noted or approved by the Department Head, employees may not wear the following items: • T-shirts and or clothing articles that may create a hostile or abusive work environment, such as sexually suggestive cartoons, pictures pictures, or words; • Pants below the waistline or low-rise pants showing undergarments; • Low front tops, halter tops, bare midriffs; Beach • Beach-styled flip-flop sandals; • Athletic wear, e.g. gym or sweat pants, jogging outfits, worn during work hours; Exception – Athletic wear may be worn during break time for walking, running, etc. • Torn, frayed frayed, or ripped clothing; • Excessively tight tight-fitting or oversized (baggy) garments; • Visible excessive number of earrings and/or studs; no nose, eyebrow, lips, tongue rings and/or studs; • Offensive tattoos must be reasonably covered. ; • Leggings or spandex not paired with an appropriate length dress, blouse, sweater or other top that falls at or below mid-thigh; • Shorts that do not fall at the top of the knee. Exceptions to this policy may be made by the Department Head in circumstances such as county or department-sponsored events, special occasions, seasonal weather changes, and business-casual days, but may also be made based on requests for reasonable accommodation (e.g. religious, cultural, disability, etc.)
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Sources: Memorandum of Understanding