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Dress and appearance policy template

Dress and appearance policy template

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Use this model dress and appearance policy to make it easy for employees to know what is appropriate to wear to work.

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Access 12 months (includes updates)
Coverage UK-specific accuracy
Length 541 words · 2 pages
Last updated 08/11/2022
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Dress and appearance policy

1   Overview

1.1   The Company wishes to portray a professional business image to its clients and customers. As a result, the Company operates minimum standards of dress and appearance, which requires employees to dress in a manner that is suitable and appropriate to the Company's business.

2   Scope

2.1   This policy is applicable to all employees of [company name].

3   General principles

3.1   All employees are required to be neat, clean, well-groomed and presentable whilst at work, whether working on the Company's premises or elsewhere on Company business.

[You will be required to wear a staff uniform consisting of [insert details] which the Company will provide. The Company will provide you with [insert number] sets of uniform in your size and you will be responsible for its laundry. On the termination of your employment, you will be required to return your uniform on your last day of work. If you fail to do so, you agree that the Company shall be entitled to deduct a sum equal to the second-hand

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Use

A dress code can also help companies to be sure employees are presenting themselves well in meetings and interactions with clients and customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this in my small business?

Yes. The Dress and appearance policy template is designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. It follows UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently apply it.

Is it compliant with 2026 UK employment law?

Absolutely. As with the Dress and appearance policy template, all of our templates are drafted with the latest ACAS guidance and UK employment legislation in mind. We review and update them regularly, so you can be confident they remain compliant.

Can I customise it for my organisation?

Yes, we highlight the areas of the Dress and appearance policy template that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.

Do I get instant access to the Dress and appearance policy template?

Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download the Dress and appearance policy template instantly. Templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.

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