Section 22-B8507. DRESS CODE

 

8507.1Policy: The PBC shall require its employees to present and maintain a personal appearance that is well-groomed and professional in nature. Employees’ uniform or personal dress must be in accordance with the work setting, safety requirements, contact with the public, and the job duties performed.

 

8507.2The following procedures are applicable:

 

(a)All employees shall maintain and observe good personal hygiene and dress that presents a professional image;

 

(b)Clothing deemed inappropriate, including but not limited to: jeans, spandex pants, shorts, biker pants, halter tops, sandals, leotards, mini skirts, midriff tops, and tank tops, shall not be worn. Open shoes or high heels shall not be worn where they may cause safety problems. Hosiery/socks must be worn while on duty;

 

(c)Uniformed personnel shall wear a complete uniform that is clean and appropriate for their work setting. Employees shall remain in full uniform during the course of their shift. Hats or head coverings must be removed unless worn for religious purposes or are part of the work attire;

 

(d)PBC supplied scrub clothing worn in scrub designated areas must be covered with a lab coat if an employee is leaving their normal work area; and

 

(e)Employees who appear for work in a manner that is inappropriate shall be required to correct the situation. The period of absence from duty shall be treated as unpaid time.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 45 DCR 7353, 7391 (October 9, 1998).