[Protagoras]

Does IBM have the right to tell employees what to wear?

In fact, they were known for precisely that for a long, long time.

[borntobeagle]

Does IBM have the right to tell employees what to wear? In fact, they were known for precisely that for a long, long time.

Telling an employee what to wear while on the job is like comparing apples and oranges in this case. IBM certainly did not tell employees what kind of underwear to wear each night after they got home from work and showered.

This is an issue of an employees paid time versus an employees time off the clock (with the exception of the military).

A no hire policy instituted for new employees who smoke is perfectly legitimate, but forcing long time employees to change their complete lifestyle is over and above a on the job request.

In time, this will become widely accepted, and far more treasured rights and freedoms will be imposed upon.

[nuconvert]

"In fact, they were known for precisely that for a long, long time."

I know. That's what made me think of them. ;~ )

[Gabz]

Does IBM have the right to tell employees what to wear?

In fact, they were known for precisely that for a long, long time.

It is not quite as strictly enforced, but there is still a dress code, at least there is for the field techs.