(A) As an employee of the Town of Sellersburg, you should be concerned with the impression you make on others. You shall strive always to ensure that your clothing and appearance is clean and contributes to a professional atmosphere for co-workers, clients, residents, and visitors.
(B) The town is a business-casual workplace. There are occasions where employees should wear business professional attire. These occasions would include special meetings and/or delivering presentations. If you have specific questions about whether something is appropriate to wear you should contact your department head for clarification. Employees that are dressed inappropriately will be asked to go home and change their attire. This time will be unpaid. Repeated violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action.
(C) Uniforms. Employees in a customer facing position may need to offer verification that they are working in an official capacity and may be required to wear uniforms and/or official town identification cards. The following shall always be observed:
(1) Uniformed employees are representatives of the town and will conduct themselves accordingly;
(2) If the position requires a uniform, the employee must always wear the uniform while on duty. Every attempt shall be made to keep uniforms in a tidy appearance. Should a uniform need to be replaced, the employee shall communicate to their supervisor so a replacement can be arranged; and
(3) Uniforms may not be worn outside of work unless off-site for a work-related trip, seminar and/or meeting.
(Ord. 2021-OR-031, passed 11-22-21)