Work Uniform

LilyHeart

I have been working in an office for two years full time 5 days a week, they now want me to start wearing a uniform. They want the uniform to match that of the retail staff who work on the sales floor so that they can ask me to help out in that department on a regular basis and that I will look the part. I feel that by putting me in the uniform they are trying to change my role slowly to a more retail sales job than admin job which is not the role I am contracted for. Can I say no to the uniform. Also just to note I have probably spent 300euro a year on office suits that will no longer be of any use if they make me wear a uniform...advice Please?

davo10

LilyHeart wrote: »

I have been working in an office for two years full time 5 days a week, they now want me to start wearing a uniform. They want the uniform to match that of the retail staff who work on the sales floor so that they can ask me to help out in that department on a regular basis and that I will look the part. I feel that by putting me in the uniform they are trying to change my role slowly to a more retail sales job than admin job which is not the role I am contracted for. Can I say no to the uniform. Also just to note I have probably spent 300euro a year on office suits that will no longer be of any use if they make me wear a uniform...advice Please?

If they no longer need you in the office, is there a risk of making you redundant?

Mrs OBumble

What's the job situation where you live - how easily can you get another admin job?

Do you already have retail skills, or will learning these make you more employable overall?

_Brian

It would easily be seen as unreasonable not to help out when asked - are they providing the uniform ??

The €300 won't be wasted if they provide a uniform and you're clothes are not worn, they'll be good for a while..


Could you agree to take the uniform and then change into it if you're going front of house ??