(A) All town employees must wear clothing or name tags identifying them as town employees. All shirts must have over the shoulder sleeves. Shorts (must have hem), blue jeans, or work pants must be appropriate and clean. The department head is responsible for evaluating the dress and appearance of employees under his/her supervision.
(B) If an employee is not dressed appropriately, the department head will take the following steps:
(1) First offense. Verbal warning will be given, and the dress code reviewed. Nonexempt employees who are not dressed in appropriate clothing during working hours will be sent home to change into the appropriate clothing without pay.
(2) Second offense. Employee will be sent home to change immediately as well as given a written warning. Nonexempt employees who are not dressed in appropriate clothing during working hours will be sent home to change into the appropriate clothing without pay.
(C) Further violations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
(Ord. 2022-13, passed 12-21-2022)