Kilted Bus Driver

[Macman]

I have to agree with Father Bill here. As point of clarification it did not happen in Toronto, rather this was Waterloo, which is a few hours west of Toronto. Nonetheless, he knew what the dress code was going in and decided to defy it anyway, so getting sent home was the least that could have happened.

Oops! The article even says it's in Waterloo.

[Crazy Dave]

The company I work for has no problem with me wearing a kilt of Friday or any other day.

Dave

[Wareyin]

It certainly does appear that the man in question was going out of his way to make an issue. If you don't own a kilt, then it's hard to take seriously your claims of how upset not being permitted to wear one makes you.

That said, it was a casual Friday, when "jeans or different colored shirts" which are not not aligned with the typical bus operator uniform are permitted. Perhaps the company's disagreement was more against the display of ankles and shins, and they similarly would not allow shorts or skirts?

[Crazy Dave]

If they don't have the same rule for women, it is sex discrimination, clear and simple. I think he has a case.

Dave

[Father Bill]

If they don't have the same rule for women, it is sex discrimination, clear and simple. I think he has a case.

Dave

Um-m-m-m no.
Whatever their reasons, they've said 'no' to kilts. This is just simple defiance of direction.
So, those reasons? They may see the kilt as a costume. They may see it as ostentatious. They may see it as a distraction. Whatever their reasons, they have the right to say 'no' up front and if they do, they need not explain their reasons. They've said 'no', so don't do it.

[Crazy Dave]

If that is the stated rule and it is applied universally, then I have to agree with you. I was thinking more that if the the did allow women to wear a dress.

Dave

[Father Bill]

If that is the stated rule and it is applied universally, then I have to agree with you. I was thinking more that if the the did allow women to wear a dress.

Dave

The article was clear - kilts were not permitted and all staff were informed of this ruling. A kilt is clearly more ostentatious and attention gathering than a woman in a dress. I'm sure they want their drivers paying attention to the roads and not to the comments of other folks, so it's a very reasonable and very defensible ruling whether women are allowed dresses and skirts or not. A kilt is unusual and draws attention, comment, and thereby, distraction to someone transporting children.
I support the ruling even if I don't like it.