A quick internet search brought up a few interesting bits on tattoos. Again, I'm not telling you not to. Again, I'm just saying you need to take info like this into consideration because it can affect your life in ways you may not have considered.
"I was told the reason they could not hire me, was because of my tattoos. He told me that he personally thought I would make a great addition, but that it is against corporate policy to have tattoos. If I ever got my tattoos removed, I should give him a call because he would "hire me in a minute". I hung up the phone in disbelief. My 1 year old daughter and my wife will now have it more difficult because I have tattoos? Don't give me that crap that "It was your choice...you should have known better". I am a hardworking, proud individual, that has a great work ethic, was more than capable of doing that job. To be turned down because of tattoos on my hand seems completely discriminatory in my opinion. Add to the fact, that the store manager himself has tattoos that he covers up, and I feel like I was just given a giant middle finger by society." Individual looking for a job
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ou cannot have visible tattoos while in the short sleeve uniform. That includes the front and back of arms and includes the neck and facial area." Georgia State Highway Patrol
Consistency, respect for diversity are keys to a successful policy
Companies can limit employees' personal expression on the job as long as they do not impinge on their civil liberties. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employers are allowed to impose dress codes and appearance policies as long as they do not discriminate or hinder a person's race, color, religion, age, national origin, or gender.
81 percent of respondents think piercings in places other than the ears are unprofessional
76 percent of respondents believe visible tattoos are unprofessional
Sources: Careerbuilder and Vault.com
Tattoos and Body Piercings
Many supervisors are concerned that visible tattoos and body piercings such as nose rings and tongue studs may offend some of their customers and co-workers. While tattoos and piercings may be examples of self-expression, they generally are not recognized as indications of religious or racial expression and, therefore, are not protected under federal discrimination laws.
Whether a school/entity/department/unit should specifically address tattoos and body piercings in its standards/guidelines, generally depends on the nature of the business and customer contact. Most employers that have guidelines dealing with tattoos and body piercings limit restrictions to staff who have contact with the public and only require that the tattoos and piercings not be visible. In addition, any limitations imposed should be gender neutral to prevent sex discrimination claims.
Duke Hospital Human Resources
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