Can you ask an employee not to wear a nose ring?
Michael King
Updated on March 18, 2026
An employer does have the right to set standards for appearance and dress within the practice while an employee is on duty and working. An employer can enforce these standards by forbidding the employee to wear the nose ring or requiring the person to remove it while on the clock.
Can an employer ask an employee to remove piercings?
Employer's RightsIf you have body piercings, he can request that you remove the related jewelry while at work. While you can't remove a tattoo, your employer can demand that you cover the tattoo while you're working.