A Foot In the Door?

[Frank]

Rigged summed up my earlier argument better than I did when he wrote :-

"If a kilt is only an expression of culture, then it's appropriate to limit it's wearing to cultural events. If a kilt is just any other form of men's clothing, then there cannot be any restrictions on wearing them other than safety."

If the law prevents gender specific workplace rules, then what's the issue ?
Corporate wear ? If companies have to provide a corporate slacks option for the women, then why not the reverse for kilt wearers ? Or is the concept of equality only ever to be applied in one direction.....

[Yaish]

I think a lot of you are missing the idea here. The company has the 'right' to choose their dress code, and make it any darn thing they want. Look at the uniforms for Hotdog On A Stick. We, as employees have the 'right' to find work elsewhere if we dont like the dress code.

Only when the dress code affects our right to observe our religious practices is an exemption allowed by law. (for example, you cant make a Sikh shave his beard or take off his turban) Title VII makes it illegal for employers to discriminate based on the standard race, religion, sex, color, or national origin. However gender based dress codes have frequently been upheld in court when they are challenged, provided the dress code is equitable and does not place a greater burden on one sex than the other.

So, this little victory was actually quite a big step. Congratulations, and well done.

[Iolaus]

Besides, the real concern here is for his future working environment; he could've won the whole battle, but ultimately lost the war by being labeled a trouble-maker. A compromise was the best solution; as he said, "a foot in the door."

[bubba]

I think it's a fine compromise. Over time if they see no problems arise from it he may be allowed to wear kilts more often, such as casual Fridays, without going through another dog and pony show. Both sides remained reasonable, a win/win deal.

[ronstew]

Bubba, I am chuckling at your last post (which I agree with) and how it compares with your sig line.

[bubba]

Bubba, I am chuckling at your last post (which I agree with) and how it compares with your sig line.

True, but in an earlier post I mentioned that I'd have been sending out my resume. I'm pretty bullheaded and stubborn. I've even quit jobs because a dispatcher pissed me off one time too many. OTOH, Reggie likes the company he's with in particular so his solution is definately best for him.

[Aggie]

Congratulations to you Reggie. This sounds like a good compromise for your situation.