Approved:
City of Riverside, California
Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual __________________ Human Resources Director
______________________
City Manager
Number: V-17 Effective Date: 12/14
SUBJECT: WORK UNIFORMS AND CITY BRANDED APPAREL FOR EMPLOYEES (OTHER THAN NON-PUBLIC SAFETY)
PURPOSE:
To define the responsibilities of management and employees concerning regarding the issuance, and care, usage, and return of work uniforms for non-public safety employees. (other than public safety).
POLICY:
For designated field and shop categories classifications of work and/or employees, the City shall:
1. Provide work uniforms (up to a maximum of 12 per employee, unless otherwise negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement) as protective clothing for those positions jobs where in which the work performed is such that apparel normally worn in that work would be subject tocause excessive wear or damage to normally worn apparel.
2. Require the wearing of work uniforms as identification clothing for those jobspositions where in which the work performed:
a. Involves high public contact;
b. Keeps Places the employee in constant public view; or c. Necessitates Requires quick and easy identification as a City employee.
3. Require the wearing of certain fabricsspecific uniforms or apparel, specially colored shirts, or designated fabrics, and/or other apparel for those jobs positions in work situations wherewhich employee safety is a factor due to work conditions or environments.
4. Require that employees sign the Uniform Policy Acknowledgment Form in Appendix A of this policy.
5. Ensure employees uniforms are properly care maintained, including that employees care for uniforms to maintain a good, a clean professional public appearance and that uniforms are not abused, altered or misused.
Exemption from Wearing Uniforms - Where the kind of clothWhen the fabric, dyes used and/or cleaning preparations agents used result in a medical ly documented condition, the wearing of required work uniforms requirement may be waived or alternative clothing may be provided. The Number: V-17 Effective Date: 12/14
2 affected employee shall must be required to presentsubmit a statement from a licensed physician attesting to the medical condition.
Replacement Uniforms – Employees must return damaged uniforms to their immediate supervisor prior to the issuance of a replacement uniforms. Supervisors are responsible for must ensuringe that replacement uniforms are not issued until the damaged items are returned.
Returning Uniforms upon Separation or Transfer – Employees must are required to return all uniform items upon separation or transfer to an ineligible position,. and Ssupervisors must ensure all uniforms are returned that this occurs prior to the time effective date of said the separation or transfer.
City issued uniforms and City branded apparel are intended for use during the performance of official job duties. Employees are expected to exercise good judgment when wearing City issued uniforms or City branded attire outside of working hours. Employees should avoid wearing uniforms or City branded attire in situations or environments that could reasonably reflect negatively on the City or compromise public trust, including but not limited to activities involving inappropriate conduct, unlawful behavior, or situations that may create the appearance of official City endorsement where none exists. As a city employee, you are held to a higher standard, and the public’s expectation of conduct reflects the trust placed in you to act ethically, transparently and in the best interest of the community.
Failure of an employee or supervisor to comply with these the requirements of this policy shall may result in be grounds for disciplinary action.