In the class we discussed about a article in which A former server at the Shark Club restaurant in Richmond recently filed a B.C. human-rights complaint related to an allegedly discriminatory dress code based on “intelligent sex appeal.” Is it ethical for force female servers to wear ” miniskirts, high-heels and busty, cleavage-flashing tops“?
Different places requires different attire. In an office area- a suit, in a kitchen area- a chef’s outfit. Every place has its own specific dress attire. When people apply for a position such as secretary, they should be prepared to wear a business outift. Likewise, if someone is applying to be a bartender in a restaurant known for “sex-appeal” then that should be ready to have to dress in that manner.
If the hiring manager tries to hide the fact that one has to display “intelligent sex appeal” when working for this position and then later on forces that person to wear those outfits, then yes, that is unethical. However, knowing that the job requires dressing that way, and still apply for it and then complaining afterwards is not the restarurant’s problem.
Female servers are part of the “business tactics” to increase customers and those females should know that themselve. And by working they should aknowledge that fact and act the way they are supposed to. If they are not happy with what they have to do, they should quit and find another job.