Do you have a tattoo policy at work? While many workplaces don’t care so much about employee appearances, others are so stringent that they’ll even implement a no-tattoo policy.

The U.S. Army, for example, is set to enforce new rules prohibiting tattoos on soldiers’ necks, forearms, and lower legs. The Army will also require soldiers to get racist and sexist tattoos removed, Stars and Stripes reports.

However, your small business is not the same as the Army. If you’re thinking about creating a tattoo policy at your workplace, you’ll want to keep it legal. Here are five tips for employers to keep in mind:

If you are having trouble with your business’ tattoo policy or are dealing with any employee issues stemming from it, it may be wise to speak to an experienced employment lawyer in your area who can help.

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Related Resources:

  • Army to tighten rules on permissible tattoos (Phoenix’s KNXV-TV)
  • Legal to Fire Over Tattoos, Piercings? (FindLaw’s Free Enterprise)
  • 9th Cir: Tattoos Are Art Protected by the First Amendment (FindLaw’s Decided)
  • Does Your Dress Code Go Too Far? (FindLaw’s Free Enterprise)

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