Knowing and understanding the labor law is one of the key elements of HR. Nowadays, companies have to be especially aware of discrimination claims. This is very problematic because. especially dangerous can be discrimination based on appearances. Many jobs, where the employees are in direct contact with customers require these employees to have a strict dress code and in some cases even to hide their tattoos or piercings. These 'accessories' are usually perceived as negative in the society. Also, in some jobs customers have certain expectations regarding the people, who serve them: a female shop assistant in a makeup store will appeal much more reliable if she will look well put together with precise makeup. That's why I find it legitimate to require from the employer to define the required dress code. However, the dress code always has to be justifiable regarding the type of jobs and not based on unreasonable requirements. Employers have to especially aware of the ...