Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

We have an employee that refuses to refuses to wear deodorant. He works in a room with 2 other women and the area is frequented by customers as well. We have had customers complain as well as other employees. I have brought him into my office to discuss this matter privately as well as sent him a confidential email but he seems to get very biligerant. PErsonal hygiene is also part of our handbook requirements. What are my legal perimeters in resolving this.


Asked on 9/18/12, 8:08 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Behren Behren Law Firm

Do you have an employment manual? I would give him a written warning and let him comment on why he can't seem to comply and tell him that if he does not fix it he can be suspended or terminated. You might also want to confirm that this is not caused by some medical condition cause you dont want to run afoul of the ADA. If you need to discuss this issue further feel free to contact us at www.behrenlaw.com.

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Answered on 9/18/12, 6:18 pm


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