Legal Question in Employment Law in California

I live and work on a resort in Death Valley, California. Today a memo came out stating a new dress code that says "pajama pants are not to be worn at any time. Whether you are working or not"... is it legal for an employer to enforce a dress code policy once I've clocked out for the day? How am I different from the guests that stay here once I am off work.


Asked on 1/29/10, 6:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Get serious. I reasonably assume that policy refers to wearing in public, outside your room. And yes, reasonable dress codes are enforceable while you are on company property after you clock out. Since you live on property, guests would recognize you as an employee, even off duty.. In general, unless you are in a union or have a written employment contract, you are an 'at will' employee that can be disciplined or fired any time for any reason, other than illegal discrimination under the Civil Rights, or Whistle-blower, or similar statutes, none of which applies to this situation. Your goal should be to keep your employer happy with you. Following rules tends to do so.

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Answered on 2/03/10, 6:26 pm


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