Personal Appearance

General Dress Policy:

It is the policy of Bethel University that each employee's dress and grooming be appropriate to the work environment. Acceptable personal appearance is the responsibility of each employee. The information contained in this policy is intended as a guideline for appropriate appearance but is not a replacement for good judgment. Common sense should be the basic guideline, and employees should not wear suggestive attire, T-shirts, novelty buttons, baseball hats, or similar items of casual attire that do not present a businesslike image. This includes your appearance when working remotely or via video. 

Supervisors are responsible for determining appropriate dress for each specific work situation or environment. Radical departures from conventional dress or personal grooming standards will not be permitted. As a rule, accessories such as jewelry, hairstyle, hair color, visible piercings, tattoos, and make-up should present a professional appearance. Revealing or sexually suggestive attire is prohibited. For employees who deal with customers and the public, attire should be consistent with a positive business image.

Bethel University is committed to employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination. No employee or individual will be subject to discrimination or adverse employment action based on appearance or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles.

Exception:

Employees whose jobs require them to wear uniforms and/or whose attire must meet prescribed safety standards are not covered by this policy.

Employees needing reasonable accommodation can request accommodation by contacting the Office of People and Culture.