Dress Code Policy Reminder

By Yavonda Chase

| Please remember the UAMS Dress Code Policy. You are encouraged to read an online statement of the policy here.

Here are few highlights from it to keep in mind while working at UAMS:

  • Jeans will be allowed in non-clinical areas with an approved UAMS T-shirt AND with a supervisor’s approval. (NOTE, employees in clinical areas cannot wear jeans to the Holiday Celebration.)
  • No ripped or torn clothing is allowed, including clothes purchased in such condition.
  • Approved UAMS T-shirts can be worn any day, including with scrubs in clinical areas.
  • Badges should not be worn when you are in exercise attire traveling to or from the Fitness Center. Instead, carry your badge in your hand.
  • Cleavage, torso and shoulders must be covered. Undergarments should not be visible.
  • Employees may not wear sleeveless tops or dresses unless covered by a jacket, sweater or lab coat.
  • Do NOT wear your badge when on campus as a visitor. Employees coming to work or leaving work in casual attire should not wear a UAMS badge until they are dressed in approved clothing for their role.
  • Skirts and dresses should be 2 inches from the top of the knee or longer. A slit or kick pleat must not exceed 5 inches above the middle of the knee.
  • Leggings are permitted with skirts, dresses or tunics but may not be worn as pants.
  • Employees required to wear uniforms or those who work in restricted areas may wear casual attire to and from work. This excludes sleepwear, flip-flops and tank tops. UAMS ID badges should not be worn unless the employee is dressed in appropriate attire as outlined in this policy.
  • Mustaches, beards, goatees and other styles of facial hair are acceptable as long as they are neatly trimmed and are no longer than 1 inch in length.
  • No holiday-themed attire may be substituted for business, uniform or scrubs.

Again, the full policy is available here. Revisions to it became effective Jan. 1.

Exemptions

  • Employee requests for an exception to this policy for medical reasons should be presented in writing to the employee’s manager with supporting medical documentation.
  • Any employee request for an exception to this policy for religious or cultural beliefs and questions regarding the accommodation of such requests should be directed to the employee’s manager and/or the employee’s Human Resources representative.

Enforcement — Please note that standard disciplinary procedures shall be followed when dress code is not met, up to and including termination. Supervisors may, with approval of their Department Head, send individuals home to change, without pay, if their on-duty appearance violates the dress code.