06.05.02 - Dress Code
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY MANUAL CHAPTER: 06 Human Resources Policies Policy No. 06.05.02 SECTION: 05 Administrative Directives Page 1 of 2 SUBJECT: 02 Dress
Code Policy PURPOSE To establish a Dress Code Policy that will exemplify a professional attitude toward providing outstanding delivery of service and to demonstrate personal employee
commitment to the highest standards of excellence. SCOPE The City of Boynton Beach considers proper dress, personal appearance, personal cleanliness and safety, a part of each employee’s
job and shall be consistent with assigned duties and responsibilities. Clothing shall be businesslike and shall be maintained in good repair, clean and pressed. An effective dress and
grooming policy will contribute to creating a positive public image, establishing a consistent identity for customers and setting the tone for the workplace. POLICY 1. The dress code
may vary for different departments regarding proper dress based on assigned duties and responsibilities or essential job functions. This policy may supersede department policy based
upon the determination of the City Manager. 2. Office personnel shall dress in appropriate, professional attire and present themselves in a professional manner when on the job. 3. In
departments where uniforms are provided, the uniforms shall be worn during working hours in accordance with the dress code policy of the department. All uniformed personnel shall wear
uniforms in the manner they were intended, in good repair and maintain a neat appearance. 4. Maternity wear shall meet the same general standards as other attire. 5. Fridays are the
same as the rest of the week. Friday is not a “dress down” or “casual day”. 6. Please exercise common sense and dress in an appropriate and tasteful manner. Do not wear anything too
tight, too loose, too sloppy or too short. (Short is defined for women as anything more than three (3) inches above the knee). 7. Upon request, the department(s) will review providing
apparel to the employees, based on the function(s) performed in the department. 1
2 8. City uniforms and uniform items (shirts, pants, jackets, etc) should be worn only during business hours or when City business is to be conducted after hours with appropriate approval.
The following is a guideline to follow: ACCEPTABLE NOT ACCEPTABLE Dress slacks, Dockers, or khaki pants Shorts, jeans, capri pants and any denim type clothing Dresses, suits Dresses
and skirts that are shorter than 3” above the knee cap when standing City issued logo shirts Strapless dresses, sundresses, tube or tank tops, halter tops or bare back tops Golf shirts
Stirrup pants, leggings, sweat pants, leather pants, overalls or athletic wear Only City issued caps Tee Shirts or clothing with advertising promoting tobacco, alcoholic beverages, or
local businesses, vulgar, suggestive, offensive or indecent messages Clothing of any fabric, type or fit that is too revealing, better known as “see through” Appropriate footwear based
on safety and task Athletic shoes, flip-flops, thongs, or sandals Exceptions: The Department Head Head and City Manager may make exceptions to the dress code policy for special days
such as holidays, or special occasions. Exceptions shall be considered regarding specific job duties and responsibilities, but shall always follow the rule of business necessity. Employees
may be allowed to “dress down” with department head approval, when working on temporary projects or assignments, i.e., moving of an office or a temporary project. Department heads and
all supervisors shall be responsible for the dress code compliance of their respective departments. Open communication is the key to consistent enforcement of the dress code policy.
Should an employee come to work in inappropriate attire, he/she is subject to progressive discipline and the employee may be sent home to change clothes if the attire is in violation
of this Administrative Policy. An employee will be considered “off the clock” if he/she is sent home in violation of this policy. The Department Head and Human Resource Director shall
make the final determination in questionable situations. Effective Date: October 15, 2001 Kurt Bressner Kurt Bressner, City Manager