Problem: While you may agree facial piercings appear "unprofessional," cases like this can affect the way dress codes are applied in respect to other aspects of our appearance. See California becomes first state to ban discrimination against natural hair. Professional dress codes have been (are being) used to discriminate against people for a variety of reasons. While the workplace is becoming more casual in general, the finance and legal industry remain the most conservative.
Task/POST:
1. How would you define professional dress code? See Dress Code 101Links to an external site. to compare your thoughts.
2. Why do you think plaintiff/applicant Kimberly Cloutier originally filed the lawsuit?
3. How do you think her decision to file suit affected her career?
4. Are you committed to a certain style of dress or an accessory such that you would be willing to risk being fired for continuing to wear it?
5. What changes in attire, makeup, hairstyle, or accessories would you be willing to make in order to advance your career?