Dress Code

ADVANTUS wants to project an image reflective of our professionalism and status as a corporate enterprise.  Due to the nature of the business, there will be a separate dress code for corporate headquarters and the warehouse as follows:

Corporate Headquarters

1. Casual/Business-Casual
2. The following are not permitted:
   • Shorts – must be of an acceptable nature in terms of length and style (clean; pressed; no cutoffs; 4 inches above the knee minimum length).
   • Form fitting pants (spandex, sweatpants, leggings, yoga pants, etc.)
   • Revealing sports wear
   • Flip flops (this does not include sandals)
   • Halter tops or tube tops
   • Extremely short skirts (4 inches above the knee maximum)
   • Dresses or tops with low cut front or back
   • Blouses or shirts that expose the midriff or back area.
   • Strapless dresses or tops
   • Baseball caps

Blue jeans are generally acceptable.  Please use good judgment when wearing jeans (no rips, tears or holes even if it is the latest fashion trend).

Warehouse Dress Code:

1. No open toed shoes of any kind at any time (includes those visiting from corporate)
2. No jewelry on hands or arms when operating circular powered equipment
3. No long sleeve shirts allowed when operating circular powered equipment
4. Safety glasses required when operating saws and drill presses
5. No sunglasses or dark glasses of any kind are to be worn while working
6. Shorts are acceptable in most areas but must be no more than 4″ above the knee
7. No revealing or tight-fitting clothes of any kind
8. Tee shirts and other tops are allowed if they are in good taste.
9. Any decal or imprint that offends any fellow employee will not be allowed
10. No halter tops or tube tops

The Company takes into consideration what is considered acceptable attire and grooming by the general public in each area.  Your manager has the authority, responsibility and discretion to make the ultimate decision as to what is acceptable.  If you are found in violation of the dress code, you may be asked to go home and change.  The resulting time away from work would be unpaid time.  If you continue to violate the dress code, you will be subject to additional disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.