Agenda - Council Work Session - 03/12/2024

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this policy,instructing employees regarding the dangers of workplace violence,communicating the consequences for violating this rule,and providing a hierarchy within which to report incidents of violence without fear of reprisal. Any City employee who violates this policy may be subject to disciplinary action,up to and including immediate termination. Any customer of the City who violates this policy may be denied access to City business locations. Anyone who engages in violence may be subject to criminal sanctions. 7.4 Domestic Violence At the request of the employee,the City will attempt to make reasonable accommodations for a period of time to shield or protect an employee from abuse while at work through the screening of telephone calls and visitors,or other temporary measures. In accordance with Minnesota law, employees may also use sick leave for"safety"leave related to domestic violence situations. 7.5 Appearance and Dress Policy The appearance and dress of City employees has a direct reflection on the professionalism of our services. A neat,well-groomed employee presents a positive image of the City and demonstrates the pride of City employees. Appearance and attire have an impact on the way community members perceive City staff and the confidence customers have in the City's ability to provide quality services. The standard office attire for employees Monday through Friday will be Business Casual or Formal Business,with some exceptions on Friday's as noted below. Appropriate Business Casual or Business Attire The following information should guide employees on proper dress in the work place. Although it is difficult to develop a policy that will cover all individual variations in dress and style for each work situation or circumstance. The following appearance and dress guidelines have been established based on public perception and job safety,as follows: • Suits,Pant Sui ,Sport Coats. • Dress slacks,pants,khakis • Dress shirt with or without a tie. • Dresses skirts (no more than 3 inches above the knee). • Blouses,shirts,or sweaters. Any type of business shoes,dress sandals,clean earth tone or white athletic shoes. (Crocks,flip flops,thongs and barefoot sandal are not allowed.) Appropriate attire fog'Casual ridaysl' Commented[CL28]:To be discussed. Aside from jeans,most of this list would be appropriate for M-R. • Casual sweaters shirts or polos,-(no+ sh; (slogans or advertising may not exceed 2 inches,other than city logos). • Casual slacks,pants;and denim jeans(as long as they are in good condition)/with no teafs Of ��n fis within 3 iv,ehes of the kneE 601Page