Kayla said:
I guess I was lucky because I was working at Subway at the time and they didn't even try to argue that point. (I had been promoted to assistant manager just before my piercing so that may have helped my case too.) In that situation though I would bust out the medical tape or bandaids and make it so it would be impossible for any jewelry to fall out. (Then what argument do they have?) I think they just use that as an excuse because they do not like the look of piercings to be associated with their business. Also, I'm the type to argue with my employer if I feel it's necessary. I have yet to be fired for it, although the way the economy is going right now it wouldn't be worth it to loose a job over it without another one lined up. (keep in mind that I got my lip pierced about 6 years ago when one could get a new job very easily)
I just know how pissed I would be if I had an employer put me in that situation. :redhot:
In my case it literally is a health issue though. They don't allow contact lenses, jewellery of any kind, any pens, or even coins in your pockets. Chapman's actually keeps to one of the highest standards of food safety (I'm quite proud to work there to be honest). On top of all of that, I was a lab tech assistant. This meant my nose and body went into places that no other employees were allowed, so I really had to keep to the rules or I'd be out the door, out of a job, and would have a hard time getting a job anywhere in my area afterward (the biggest company in the entire area is Chapman's Icecream). So I understand why they're so strict...
Of course, when I worked at a grocery store and saw them not hire people due to body piercings... Well I just waited until I was hired until I let myself do anything wild :giggle: Bright blonde in the front of my short hair, earrings in the chape of handcuffs... Pretty much everything I could get away with without breaking the uniform rule... And they loved having me work there =D I was the friendliest cashier they had, and my boss literally cried when I quit... But University beckoned. Hahahah.