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Dress codes face discrimination risk if they target sex, age or faith
Employers can set dress codes for safety or hygiene. But they face legal problems if the rules affect some groups unfairly. Age, sex, religion, race or disability are protected. Rules cannot discriminate based on these.
Why it mattersEmployers could face costly discrimination claims if dress codes aren't tied to real safety, hygiene or job requirements. Discriminatory preferences are not enough legal ground. These rules must serve a genuine workplace need.
