County Bans Tattoos, Facial Jewelry, Levis.......

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San Bernardino County's rules have some employees concerned. Tattoos, jewelry in facial piercings are out.

The ban on sweat pants and come-hither high heels triggered minor grumbling among some San Bernardino County employees, but the decision to bar Levis, tattoos, and jewelry in facial piercings raised a ruckus that spilled into the Board of Supervisors' chambers Tuesday.

In a 4-0 vote, the board approved a dress and grooming policy for the county's nearly 17,000 employees, affecting occupations as different as animal control officer and reference librarian.

The dress code, which appears to be the most sweeping of any county in Southern California, outlaws a closet's worth of items now considered unseemly work wear, including overalls, sports team gear and shirts that bare bellybuttons. Tattoos that can't be covered by clothing must be covered by other means. Pierced ears and earrings for both sexes are allowed.

Link: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-dresscode8feb08,0,3366554.story?coll=la-home-headlines