Employment Law Around The Campfire: Best Practices For Summer Workplace Law Issues

We have a short and sweet summer in Canada. Getting outdoors is a sacred rite for all, given how short our summer is. So how should employers balance that instinct with the fact that the business must go on?

Here are some best practices for the mixed bag of common summertime workplace law issues.

1. Dress Code Debates

Challenge: Summer often inspires more relaxed and creative fashion choices among employees, which can lead to debates and potential dress code violations.

Best Practices:

• Clear Communication: At the beginning of summer, reiterate the company's dress code policy, if you have one. Highlight specific examples of what is and isn't acceptable. Many companies have let this issue go post-pandemic, but it's certainly valid to maintain some basic standards, particularly if you have a customer-facing business.