Dress Code

1. Aprons

✅ Westside Market will provide each employee with an apron.
✅ Employees must wear their aprons at all times while on the clock.
✅ Aprons should be clean and in good condition to maintain a professional appearance.

🚨 Failure to wear an apron while on duty may result in corrective action.

2. Shirts & Tops

📌 General Requirements
✅ Shirts and blouses must be work-appropriate and project a professional image.
✅ Shirts must fully cover the waist, even when bending.

📌 T-Shirts
✅ Allowed, but must be professional and free from inappropriate language, messaging, or imagery.

📌 Sleeveless Tops
✅ Permitted, but undergarments must not be visible.

🚨 See-through, excessively low-cut tops, or inappropriate messaging are strictly prohibited.

3. Pants & Bottoms

📌 Pants
✅ Jeans are allowed but must be clean, neat, and professional.
✅ Sweatpants, yoga pants, gym wear, or excessively baggy pants are NOT permitted.
✅ Pants should fit properly at the waist to prevent undergarments from being visible.

📌 Skirts & Dresses
✅ Must be professional in length (no shorter than 2”-3” above the knee).
✅ Must provide adequate coverage when bending or climbing ladders.

📌 Shorts
✅ Allowed, but must be professional in length (no shorter than 2”-3” above the knee).
✅ Must provide adequate coverage when bending or moving.

🚨 Any clothing deemed inappropriate by management will require an immediate change before continuing work.

4. Outerwear

✅ Jackets and sweaters are permitted but must be professional in appearance.
✅ Name badges must always be visible, even when wearing outerwear.

🚨 Hoodies covering the head are not permitted.

5. Head Coverings

✅ Hats, caps, visors, and hoodies covering the head are NOT allowed while on duty.
✅ Head coverings worn for religious reasons are fully permitted.

6. Footwear

✅ Closed-toe, comfortable shoes are required for safety reasons.
❌ Open-toe shoes, sandals, or flip-flops are NOT allowed.

🚨 Employees who arrive at work in improper footwear will not be allowed to clock in.

7. Clothing Condition & Professionalism

✅ All clothing must be clean, neat, and in good condition.
✅ Ripped, torn, or excessively distressed clothing is NOT permitted.

8. Jewelry, Piercings, Tattoos & Fragrances

✅ Jewelry, piercings, and tattoos are allowed, but should be professional and not disruptive.
✅ Perfumes and colognes should be used in moderation to ensure a comfortable environment for all employees and customers.

9. Cell Phone & Earbud Policy

📌 Usage Restrictions
✅ Employees may not use cell phones or earbuds while on duty to maintain focus on customers and members.
✅ If an urgent call must be taken, employees must step away from the sales floor or warehouse to a private area.
✅ Employees must notify their supervisor before stepping away for an emergency call.

🚨 Unauthorized cell phone or earbud use during work hours may result in disciplinary action.

10. Walkie-Talkie Usage

📌 Proper Use of Walkie-Talkies
✅ Every team member is provided a walkie-talkie for in-store communication during their shift.
✅ Employees must be aware of their surroundings when using the walkie-talkie.

📌 Professional Communication Guidelines
✅ Conversations must remain respectful and professional at all times.
✅ Employees must remember that customers, children, and members may be present nearby.
✅ Avoid loud, disruptive, or inappropriate conversations over the walkie-talkie.

🚨 Misuse of walkie-talkies may result in corrective action.

11. Summary: Key Takeaways

✔ Aprons must be worn at all times while on the clock.
✔ Shirts, pants, skirts, and shorts must be professional and provide adequate coverage.
✔ Closed-toe shoes are required—no sandals or open-toe footwear.
✔ No ripped or excessively distressed clothing is allowed.
✔ Cell phones and earbuds are prohibited while working.
✔ Employees must use walkie-talkies professionally and be mindful of their surroundings.

By following this Dress Code & Conduct Policy, Westside Market ensures a professional, safe, and customer-focused work environment for all employees.

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