to the uniform, and the eyebrow makeup, eye shadow, lipstick, and nail
polish must be in specific colors or styles. A few companies even require
female cabin crew to refresh their makeup as necessary when on duty to
maintain a fresh appearance and avoid greasy skin.
Male cabin crew are required to keep a well-groomed appearance to
demonstrate common courtesy, and their facial hair and nails must be kept
in a clean, neat, and well-groomed condition.
e) The effect of grooming checks on performance evaluations
Two airlines expressly state that non-compliances are subject to
disciplinary action, and one company evaluates employees on clothing and
appearance during performance reviews.
Airline A: Appearance, personal grooming, and hygiene are
assessed under the general job performance category during
performance reviews. Non-compliance with dress code policies is
subject to disciplinary action, according to the reward and
disciplinary regulations for cabin crew members.
Airline B: Non-compliances with uniform requirements for cabin
crew members are subject to disciplinary action.
2)
Are there health and safety risks associated with dress code
policies?
a. Statements by the complainant
a) Uniform
Health and safety risks include exposing body parts, prone to fall, and
difficulty to handle emergency situations, according to cabin crew.
Cabin crew have to perform many actions when on duty, such as
squatting, raising their arm, climbing, or sitting down, which increase the
risk of exposing their body part or falling. They have to sit in front of
passengers during takeoff and landing, and some of them feel self33