BUSINESS CASUAL

GUIDELINES

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Presenting the Professional Image2

Employees should present a professional dress image that is consistent within a conservative business setting. The employee represents not only him or herself, but the company he or she works for.

Employees should present a professional dress image that is consistent within a conservative business setting. The employee represents not only him or herself, but the company he or she works for.

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Dress Code

ACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLETOPSPolo Shirts Oxford Shirts Blouses/Sweaters/Cardigans CU logo Tops—wear every Friday

Tank Tops-spaghetti straps (unless covered with another blouse or jacket)Crew neck tee shirtsNon CU logo sweatshirtsHooded sweatshirts or topsDenim shirtsRevealing or low cut blouses

BOTTOMSCasual Pants/Khaki/Dockers Dressy shorts/skorts (full like a skirt)Dress pants Skirts (no shorter than 2” above knee)CorduroyCrop pants (no shorter than halfway betweencrease in knee and top of ankle bone)

OverallsJeans/Denim (no rivets)Colored jeans LeggingsCargo PantsCapris Draw strings around hem of pant leg

FOOTWEARFlat Shoes Loafers Dress Sandals (straps between toes are acceptable if shoe is professional and dressy)Dress shoes

Tennis Shoes/SneakersHiking Boots BirkenstocksSingle strap flip flop style shoes

HOSIERYNylons completely optional May-September, October-April optional with items below the kneeDress Socks

Tube socksAthletic socks

Men’s Acceptable Samples4

Men’s Unacceptable Samples5

Clothing which is revealing, ripped, dirty, or disheveled is not the CapEd way of dressing. Members should not see any representative of CapEd in weekend attire, for example: t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatpants, denim, tank tops, see-through materials, shorts, windsuits, and flip-flop type sandals while on duty at the credit union.

Clothing which is revealing, ripped, dirty, or disheveled is not the CapEd way of dressing. Members should not see any representative of CapEd in weekend attire, for example: t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatpants, denim, tank tops, see-through materials, shorts, windsuits, and flip-flop type sandals while on duty at the credit union.

Women’s Acceptable Samples6

Women’s Unacceptable Samples7

Clothing which is revealing, ripped, dirty, or disheveled is not the CapEd way of dressing. Members should not see any representative of CapEd in weekend attire, for example: t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatpants, capri’s, spaghetti-strap or tank top (by itself), see-through materials, denim, shorts, skorts, windsuits, and flip-flop type sandals while on duty at the credit union.

Clothing which is revealing, ripped, dirty, or disheveled is not the CapEd way of dressing. Members should not see any representative of CapEd in weekend attire, for example: t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatpants, capri’s, spaghetti-strap or tank top (by itself), see-through materials, denim, shorts, skorts, windsuits, and flip-flop type sandals while on duty at the credit union.

Cropped vs. Capri8

Capri’s which end at the top of the calf are not an acceptable length for a conservative business atmosphere.

Capri’s which end at the top of the calf are not an acceptable length for a conservative business atmosphere.

Cropped pants fall between the ankle and knee, usually just above the ankle line, and are acceptable to wear to work.

Cropped pants fall between the ankle and knee, usually just above the ankle line, and are acceptable to wear to work.

Women’s Shoes9

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Women’s Shoes10

More examples of shoes that are too casual for regular work days (either because of the rubber across the toe and/or the “Ked” type sole or hiking sole).

All of these examples would be fine to wear on denim days when sneakers are allowed.

More examples of shoes that are too casual for regular work days (either because of the rubber across the toe and/or the “Ked” type sole or hiking sole).

All of these examples would be fine to wear on denim days when sneakers are allowed.

Men’s Shoes11

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Appropriate Grooming – Body Art

With the exception of earrings, all other body piercing jewelry, including tongue rings/studs, must be removed while at work.

Exceptions will be made on an individual basis where appropriate (e.g. for religious reasons).

With the exception of earrings, all other body piercing jewelry, including tongue rings/studs, must be removed while at work.

Exceptions will be made on an individual basis where appropriate (e.g. for religious reasons).

Tattoos over ¾” in diameter (nickel size) need to be covered and not be visible.

Tattoos over ¾” in diameter (nickel size) need to be covered and not be visible.

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Flowers, headbands, and bows worn in the hair must be conservative. Hair feathers and colored strands of hair are not appropriate for a work environment.

Flowers, headbands, and bows worn in the hair must be conservative. Hair feathers and colored strands of hair are not appropriate for a work environment.

Appropriate Grooming – Name Badges

Name badges are required for all staff, excluding the maintenance department.

Name badges are required for all staff, excluding the maintenance department.

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Conclusion

Management reserves the right to make a determination as to what is appropriate in the application of this policy.

If you report to work inappropriately attired (clothes and/or shoes), you may be directed to return home to change into more appropriate attire, and will receive no pay for the period of time you are absent for this purpose.

If this occurs a second time, you will receive a written warning.If you are unsure if a garment is acceptable, please ask your manager or consult the HR department for approval.

If you are unsure if a garment is acceptable, please ask your manager or consult the HR department for approval.

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