Running Head: VIRTUAL ORGANIZATION EMPLOYMENT LAW

Virtual Organization Employment Law- Kudler Fine Foods
University of Phoenix

Virtual Organization Employment Law- Kudler Fine Foods Kudler Fine Foods is a company that employ’s people of all ethnic groups throughout the company’s three locations. Being that Kudler Fine Foods has such diversity under its employment, some of the rules and regulations set by the company may pose a potential problem for the company in the future. One of those rules is the proper attire rules. What may seem like inappropriate dress for one culture may not be seen as inappropriate for others. In the company’s employee handbook it clearly states that employee’s that our found dressed inappropriately or not clean will be sent home without pay. Some cultures have different ways of dressing which may appear to be inappropriate for an office environment; however, in his or her culture the attire may be considered formal wear. If an employee is asked to go home solely based on the fact that his or her supervisor considers that the employee is not dressed according to what he or she may feel is appropriate for the office, the employee may feel disrespected and even harassed. Should an employee feel that they are being personally singled out and sent home because of their attire, they may decide to sue the company for harassment. In order to maintain an environment in which all employee’s feel that his or her personal beliefs and cultural diversity are respected, the company needs to be more specific in their disclosure of what specific attire they feel is appropriate dress for the office environment. This disclosure can be written into the handbook and the employee would need to sign off on the disclosure to make sure that both the company and the employee are in agreement as to what is expected. Having uniforms is a great way for a company such as Kudler Fine Foods to utilize at their company to avoid having inappropriate attire issues. Unfortunately, a uniform will not work in the offices, but if the disclosure states specific types of dress, such as three piece suits for the men, slacks or skirts that are three inches below the knee, and blouses that are non exposing this will give a guideline to employees as to what the company deems as appropriate dress. The company needs to also provide seminars or classes for the management teams to learn about ethics and cultural differences. This will enhance his or her ability to relate to the employees with a better understanding as to why he or she acts the way they do or use the mannerisms that he or she does, which include the way that he or she would dress in his or her cultures. The United States is a very diverse country; it is in the best interest of any existing or new company to invest their time in learning about other cultures. Their retention levels will rise and the company’s chances of being sued over racial issues will be diminished.