Can your employer decide what you wear?

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I guess this is about what you wear to work. Your employer can set rules and guidelines for dress code because there may be situations where your outfit is distracting. It's not always appropriate to show up in a bikini or swim shorts at every workplace.

In other words, your employer can decide what you wear to a certain extent, but not necessarily the details, such as the colour of your shirt. When it comes to religious garments, such as the hijab, your employer cannot decide that you cannot wear it. You have every right to wear religious garments at work.