Dress Code Memo.pdf

This is a VA Human Resources Letter (Number: 0601-16, dated June 14, 2016) establishing the dress code policy for VA Central Office (VACO) employees who have significant face-to-face contact with veterans, business community members, veterans' service organizations, and other public officials.

The letter outlines specific business attire requirements, with men expected to wear collared shirts, dress slacks or khakis, socks, and appropriate footwear (jackets and ties optional), while women should wear business-appropriate tops, dresses, skirts, dress slacks or khakis, and appropriate footwear (jackets and hosiery optional). The policy explicitly prohibits items such as shorts, casual capri pants, jeans, excessively worn clothing, athletic wear, revealing attire, clothing with slogans, and casual footwear like flip-flops. Supervisors and managers are responsible for monitoring compliance, though some flexibility is allowed during seasonally warm days. Employees with questions about appropriate attire are directed to consult their immediate supervisor or contact Employee/Labor Relations at the provided phone numbers.