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• Tattoos on the head, face, neck, and hands are prohibited, excluding a tattooed ring. (To
<br />be discussed)
<br />• Piercings that are loose or dangle, except for earrings or small, snug -fitting nose piercings
<br />or studs.
<br />• Piercings that interfere with speaking clearly.
<br />• Facial piercings (e.g., septum, eyelid, eyebrow, cheek, lips, etc.).
<br />• Slogans or advertising exceeding 2 inches, except for City logos.
<br />• T-shirts, halter tops, tank tops, tube tops, muscle shirts, and shirts or dresses with
<br />spaghetti straps.
<br />• Garments revealing the midriff or off -the -shoulder.
<br />• Athletic wear (e.g., workout clothes, sweatpants, sweat suits, leggings, and yoga pants
<br />unless the upper garment drapes over and down to the mid -thigh).
<br />o Team jerseys or sweatshirts may be worn during special sporting events on Fridays.
<br />• Shorts and mini -skirts.
<br />• Dirty, ripped, wrinkled, or stained clothing.
<br />• Transparent or overly tight garments.
<br />• Clothing that is overly revealing or outlandish, causing distraction.
<br />• Clothing with offensive or derogatory images or wording.
<br />• Flip flops, thongs, barefoot sandals, and bare -bottom shoes.
<br />Employees Who Work Outdoors
<br />Employees who work outside must follow the dress code established by their Department Head.
<br />Clothing must always be neat, clean, and not overly worn, faded, or in disrepair. Work shirts
<br />may not be sleeveless, and employees may not go shirtless while on duty. Solid -color shorts and
<br />jeans are acceptable when appropriate and with prior approval from the Department Head.
<br />Uniformed Personnel
<br />Uniforms provided to some City employees are expected to be neat, fresh, and clean when
<br />reporting for duty. Each department is responsible for ensuring that employees follow regulations
<br />regarding uniforms, related accessories, and equipment. Uniforms bearing City identification may
<br />not be worn during off -duty hours.
<br />Under certain circumstances, employees may be required, as a condition of employment, to wear
<br />clothing identifying them as a City of Ramsey employee. If applicable, a payroll stipend may be
<br />provided, and applicable taxes will be withheld according to the IRS regulations.
<br />Religious Considerations
<br />Nothing in the policy is intended to infringe upon an individual's desire to observe and exercise
<br />religious practices. The City will make reasonable effort to accommodate religious practices
<br />regarding dress to the extent that it can do so without affecting employee or customer health and
<br />safety.
<br />Enforcement
<br />The Administrative Services Director, Department Heads or the identified designee are
<br />responsible for enforcing this policy. If counseling is ineffective, violations of this policy may
<br />result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Employees sent home to change
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