Tatoos In The Workplace – Policy Is Not Evenly Enforced

I was told to cover visible tattoos and to take out visible piercing hoops even though other employees are permitted to show and wear this type of body art. I was threatened with termination if I didn’t comply. Isn’t this discrimination? Is it legal to treat one employee differently from their co-workers?

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One Response to Tatoos In The Workplace – Policy Is Not Evenly Enforced

You Have Rights says:

May 12, 2011 at 2:00 pm

It’s discriminatory, just not the illegal kind. However, if there is a written company policy about tats and piercings and it’s not evenly enforced, it can be used to leverage getting unemployment for wrongful termination because the company violated their own policy. But it’s not worth seeking an employment law attorney for a lawsuit. However, it can also be used as leverage when other things come into play when it comes time to establish how “unfair” your boss is.

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