No shorts, ripped jeans, T-shirts or flip flops in office, Air India warns employees – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Air India has warned employees their dishevelled look could invite strict action. The airline, whose divestment deadline has again been extended, has asked all staffers to be properly groomed and not attend offices in shorts, ripped jeans or flip flops.
AI issued a “dress code” order on Tuesday, saying: “Every employee is a brand ambassador for Air India and his or her appearance and demeanour has an impact on the image of the Company. Wherever office uniforms are prescribed, it shall be the attire of the employees. Where no uniforms are assigned, all employees, irrespective of their grades whether permanent, temporary, contractual, apprentices, full time, part time, casuals, interns shall come to work in clothes appropriate to the workplace. Men should wear proper formal trousers and shirts and for women employees it is formal Indian or Western attire.”
“Employees must at all times look well groomed, professional and should not wear casual clothes like shorts, T-shirts, polos, jeans, slippers, sandals, ripped jeans, flip flops, too tight, too flowy, short, low cut or transparent clothes. The clothes should be well ironed and neat. Avoid an unkempt look, such as unshaven face or ruffled hair. Besides, all employees will have to maintain personal hygiene. We are confident that each employee will use their best judgement when maintaining proper attire and appearance. Management reserves the right to take action for violations, if any,” it adds.