RBC

Employee Standards of Conduct

        Introduction

     Management considers it very important that you are dressed appropriately for your job

Function (s) and, while we trust each employee’s common sense and good judgment, a dress code must be followed that is appropriate to the work environment. Management has adopted a casual business dress code but emphasizes some positions may call for dressier attire. Appropriate dress is important in promoting a positive Corporate image to our customers and employees, both internally and externally. We want to stress, a Business Casual Dress Code Policy is a benefit and must be adhered to in order to be retained. The guidelines below are general and subject to management interpretation, discretion, and enforcement; they may vary according to job description and duties being performed.

Office Environment

     While Management observes a business casual dress environment, there may be situations requiring more formal attire. If you are conducting or attending meetings, seminars, roundtables, etc, where you come in contact with other business professionals, you are expected to represent the department in a professional manner and dress appropriately for conducting such business.

     Know your audience, remember what you represent and dress accordingly. If you are unsure of the appropriate attire for a event, please contact Human Resources Department.

     DRESS and Grooming:

     The dress and grooming of all employees shall be clean, neat, in a manner appropriate for their assignments and in accordance with any additional standards established by the Human Resources Department.

Regulations-Standards:  Business Casual Dress Code

     A dress code gives us a standard for our professional appearance.  It enables employees to project a professional, business-like image while experiencing the comfort advantages of more casual and relaxed clothing.  RBC and CCF corporate dress code applies to all corporate employees within the corporate office, including full and part-time staff members.  Business casual dress is the standard for this dress code.

     Because all casual clothing is not suitable for the office, these guidelines will help you determine what is appropriate to wear to work.  Clothing that works well for the beach, yard work, dance clubs, exercise sessions, and sports contests may not be appropriate for a professional appearance at work.

     Clothing that reveals too much cleavage, your back, your chest, your stomach or your underwear is not appropriate for a place of business, even in a business casual setting.  Clothing should be neatly pressed. Torn, dirty or frayed clothing is unacceptable.  All seams must be finished.  Any clothing that has words, terms, or pictures that may be offensive to other employees is unacceptable.  Clothing that displays RBC or CCF logos is encouraged.

     Certain days can be declared dress down days.  On these days, jeans and a more casual approach to dressing, although never potentially offensive to others, is allowed.

     Below is a general overview of acceptable business casual attire.  Items that are not appropriate for the office are listed, too.  Neither list is all-inclusive.  No dress code can cover all contingencies.   If you experience uncertainty about acceptable, professional business casual attire for work, please ask your supervisor, manager or a Director for Human Resources.

Slacks, Pants and Suit Pants

     Slacks that are similar to Dockers and other makers of cotton or synthetic material pants, wool pants, flannel pants and nice looking dress synthetic pants are acceptable.  Capri pants are acceptable fi they are mid-calf or longer in length.  Inappropriate slacks or pants include jeans (except on designated days), sweatpants, exercise pants, short shorts, Bermuda shorts, leggings, and any spandex or other form-fitting pants such as bike clothing.

Skirts, Dresses, and Skirted Suits

Casual dresses and skirts, and skirts that are split at or below the knee are acceptable.  Dress and skirt length should b no shorter than three inches above the knee.  Short, tight skirts that ride halfway up the thigh are inappropriate for work.  Mini-skirts, shorts, sun dresses, beach dresses, and spaghetti-strap dresses are inappropriate for the office.

Shirts, Tops, Blouses, and Jackets

     Casual shirts, golf shirts, sweaters, tops, and turtlenecks are acceptable.  Most suit jackets or sport jackets are also acceptable attire for the office, if they violate none of the listed guidelines.  Inappropriate attire include tops that are cut too low, tank tops, sweatshirts, sweat suits, midriff tops, shirts with potentially offensive words, terms, logos, pictures, cartoon, or slogan, halter-tops, tops with bare shoulders, and t-shirts unless worn under another blouse, shirt, jacket, or jumper. Top length should be long enough that bare skin is not revealed when seated.   T-shirts may not be worn as an outer garment unless designated by Human Resources Department.

Shoes and Footwear

     Shoes shall be soled and appropriate for the job responsibilities of personnel.  Loafers, boots, flats, clogs, conservative athletic shoes, sneakers, dress heels, and leather deck shoes are acceptable.  Flip-flops and slippers are not acceptable in the office.  Males shall wear socks with shoes. Closed toe and closed heel shoes are required at the corporate office at all times.

Jewelry, Makeup, Perfume, Piercing and Cologne

     Should be in good taste, with no visible body piercing other than pierced ears.  Visible tattoos are unacceptable. (See: shirts, tops, blouses, jackets for unacceptable or offensive pictures and words)

Hats and Head Covering

     Hats are not appropriate in the office.  Head Covers that are required for religious purposes or to honor cultural tradition are allowed.

Conclusion

     If clothing fails to meet these standards, as determined by the employee’s manager or Human Resources directors the employee will be sent home or asked to change or asked not to wear the inappropriate item to work again.  If the problem persists, the employee may be sent home to change clothes without pay and will receive a written warning for the first offense. All other policies about personal time use will apply.  Progressive disciplinary action will be taken including but not limited to termination of employment for further dress code violations.