Tattoos and Piercings in the Workplace: Can You Be Fired?
Can an employer require employees to cover up visible tattoos or remove piercings while on the job?
That was the question from “Sal,” who manages a health and fitness spa in the Pacific Northwest. Frazzled, he called my office, explaining:
“After conducting several Zoom sessions for a receptionist, ‘Bonnie’ stood out as professional, personable and competent. During the in-person interview she was a home-run, with one of the most pleasant appearances and demeanors we’ve seen among applicants.
“She got the job, but needed
