February 1999
Q. We’re
establishing a dress and grooming policy in our workplace. Are there
any current laws or regulations that we would violate by setting up
such a policy?
A. There
are no specific laws in New York that regulate employer dress code
and grooming policies. You are free to establish dress and grooming
standards that you deem necessary and appropriate for your business.
Of course, these types of policies are easier to establish and maintain
if they directly apply to the business activities of the organization
and are consistently applied across your workforce.
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