Netherlands
Is refusing to work sleeveless as a pharmacy assistant grounds for dismissal?
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It is always challenging when workplace dress codes conflict with religious rules. Legally, which one holds more weight? Is it the right to religious expression or the employer’s right to set … read article
KLM staff are allowed to wear sneakers
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KLM announced that employees in uniform may wear sneakers starting from May 6th. This news immediately caught the attention of the media; I was interviewed for both television and an online … read article
Clothing of a truck driver is decisive for image
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According to the Dutch transport and logistics sector, truck drivers have a poor image. The profession is often associated with smoking men wearing clogs. Just like in any profession, clothing also … read article
6 years of living and doing business with Ménière’s disease
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Six years have passed since I’ve been living with Ménière’s disease. A condition that has caused me to lose a significant part of my freedom, hearing, and independence. But it has … read article
Being on call in uniform: whether or not to continue to be paid?
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When you have to be on call for work and therefore sometimes wear a uniform in your free time, should you be paid for it? This question was at the center … read article
New clothing should better protect the Dutch Mobile Unit
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The Dutch Mobile Unit team is getting new clothing after ten years. This clothing should better protect the ME officers against the violence they encounter. Positive news, but with a sad … read article
Fewer women in tech due to, among other things, lack of workwear
The number of women pursuing technical education has been increasing for years. However, the number of women actually working in the tech sector remains almost unchanged. Recent research indicates that this is not due to the work itself, … read article
Jeffrey (23) collects and wears historical uniforms as a profession
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We all know the feeling of wearing a new uniform. The moment you put on something you don’t normally wear. Sometimes it’s just for a short while, sometimes it becomes … read article
Mixed feelings about new body armor for female soldiers
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This month, the Dutch Defense presented their new body armor specifically designed for female soldiers. In the presence of Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren, photos were taken, and a press release was … read article