11-07-2013, 05:10 PM
Hi guys.
So as per title really what's everyone's opinion of shorts in work during the hot spells? Came back to work this aft and the canteen was littered with warning letters.
My opinion of it is that if there is no legitimate health & safety otherwise, that shorts should be allowed during extreme temperatures so long as its in keeping with any specified uniform and looks relatively smart. Now apart from the fact I'm currently checking our contracts as I'm sure there is no specified ban on shorts, or even specified uniform, generally I wear black combat / work pants, and a navy blue company polo, and hi-vis vest. This week I've been in grey shorts (that do go below the knee, so not like I'm wearing hot-pants......... That'd be a horrific sight!) and the afore mentioned polo & vest. Not unreasonable? And I intend to go get a smart pair of workies black combat style shorts when my money comes in which again I think is totally in keeping with current uniform. Apparently my one of our bosses thinks otherwise. I asked for a 'friendly' chat on the matter tonight and got a gob full and basically threatened with my job, so I asked to see the part our our employees contract, and the company's tender contract that specified they were not allowed..... Well the look and response I got you would of thought I'd asked to screw his granddaughter and for him to film it for me or something (and she's not even that fit).
So needless to say this is now my crusade for the month (the shorts issue, not his granddaughter) and will be googling with fury, and gathering opinions on the matter for the next show down with him.
So as per title really what's everyone's opinion of shorts in work during the hot spells? Came back to work this aft and the canteen was littered with warning letters.
My opinion of it is that if there is no legitimate health & safety otherwise, that shorts should be allowed during extreme temperatures so long as its in keeping with any specified uniform and looks relatively smart. Now apart from the fact I'm currently checking our contracts as I'm sure there is no specified ban on shorts, or even specified uniform, generally I wear black combat / work pants, and a navy blue company polo, and hi-vis vest. This week I've been in grey shorts (that do go below the knee, so not like I'm wearing hot-pants......... That'd be a horrific sight!) and the afore mentioned polo & vest. Not unreasonable? And I intend to go get a smart pair of workies black combat style shorts when my money comes in which again I think is totally in keeping with current uniform. Apparently my one of our bosses thinks otherwise. I asked for a 'friendly' chat on the matter tonight and got a gob full and basically threatened with my job, so I asked to see the part our our employees contract, and the company's tender contract that specified they were not allowed..... Well the look and response I got you would of thought I'd asked to screw his granddaughter and for him to film it for me or something (and she's not even that fit).
So needless to say this is now my crusade for the month (the shorts issue, not his granddaughter) and will be googling with fury, and gathering opinions on the matter for the next show down with him.
