(A) York County’s dress code allows employees to work comfortably in their various work places while maintaining and projecting a professional image, especially when interacting with the public. Since no dress code can cover all contingencies, employees must exercise a certain amount of judgement. If you have questions or are uncertain about what is acceptable, professional business casual attire, please ask your supervisor or Human Resources.
(B) Guidelines.
(1) Clothing. All clothing must be consistent with standards of a professional environment and not attract undue attention or serve as a distraction to others.
(2) Work uniforms. All employees who are assigned uniforms must wear them while working. Uniforms should be clean, neatly pressed, and in good condition when reporting to work. If the required uniform is unavailable for any reason (new or temporary employees), employees are expected to comply with the general requirements for all non-uniform employees, as well as departmental guidelines that may be available for such circumstances.
(3) Non-uniform employees. All non-uniform employees are expected to wear standard business casual attire except those whose jobs involve dressing for safety or work in the field. All code enforcement and animal control officers should wear their York County identification badges when performing inspections or enforcement activities.
(4) Non-compliance. Each employee should use sound judgement and observe proper dress code requirements at all times. Failure to observe this policy could result in the employee being sent home or disciplinary action.
(C) Specifics.
(1) Acceptable business attire. Employees should use the following standards to determine proper attire on any day, unless otherwise approved by a supervisor for a specific day or activity.
(a) Men. Blazers, suits or sports coats, slacks, dress shirts, polo shirts with collars, sweaters, jeans (neat and clean).
(b) Women. Slacks, dresses, suits, skirts, polo shirts, dress shirts, jeans (neat and clean).
(2) Unacceptable attire. The following standards are guidelines for improper attire on any day, unless approved by a supervisor for a specific day or activity.
(a) Mini-skirts, shorts, or skorts;
(b) Crop tops, tank tops, strapless or thin strapped garments of any type (unless worn under a jacket, sweater, or shirt);
(c) Sweat suits or sweat pants;
(d) T-shirt (with the exception of York County issued t-shirts);
(e) Hats (except for employees working outdoors or assigned as part of a uniform);
(f) Flip flops;
(g) Spandex, leggings or other similar form fitting pants (except when worn with a long tunic or dress); and
(h) Clothing selected or clothing worn in an unsuitable fashion that disrupts the normal course of business and does not reflect a positive or professional image.
(3) Acceptable casual Friday attire.
(a) Fridays have been designated as a casual dress day for non-uniformed employees. Casual dress is a privilege that is offered to provide a more relaxed work atmosphere. The County Manager may revoke casual dress on Fridays if individuals or departments fail to adhere to guidelines for appropriate attire.
(b) Employees should not dress in casual attire on Fridays if they have a meeting that requires business attire. Casual Friday dress may be extended to other days at the discretion of department directors.
1. Men. Casual slacks, jeans, knit shirts along with casual shoes like tennis shoes.
2. Women. Casual slacks or dresses, jeans, jean dresses and skirts, along with tennis shoes and other similar casual footwear.
(Ord. 2501, passed 7-16-01; Am. Ord. 3918, passed 8-20-18)