Dusty Bin wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
I do not see how councils can stipulate a dress code, I would research it further, HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 1998 etc.
Please do, it would be interesting to see what the legal position is.
However, in general terms I don't think the Human Rights Act applies to LAs carrying out regulatory functions, so their might not be much mileage in it.
Which particular right in the Act did you have in mind?
Dusty
Perhaps Part 2 Article 1 Protection of property, which states, "Every natural or legal personis entitled to the peaceful enjoyment of his possessions. No one shall be deprived of his possessions except in the public interest and subject to the conditions provided for by law and by the general principles of international law. The preceding provisions shall not, however,in any way impair the right of a State to enforce such laws as it deems necessary to control the use of property in accordance with the general interest or to secure the payment of taxes or other contributions or penalties."
I am only suggesting that this section of the Act may be relevant. Someone else may know or think differently. Personally, I have no problems with dress code. Our company supplies smart pale blue shirts, navy blue jumpers and navy jackets, all with company logos. We are also expected to wear tie, decent dark trousers and shoes. This professional attitude, together with the pristine condition of our vehicles, (both PH and HC) means job satisfaction, high customer awareness and praise and a consistent quality service whether doing a £2 or a £200 job.
"Except in the public interest" an LA could easily use that as a catch all ours certainly would. However in a meeting this week with our director of legalservices he said after opening the item on the agend ( their agenda) "impossible to police, next item please,"
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