For reference, I work at branch office for a national tree company. I spray chemicals, there’s approximately 20 of us, the other 50 are tree workers. Now, the company mandates we wear uniforms if we’re on company time. Everyone also has lockers where we store our uniforms.
Now, I wear my uniform to work but arrive in flip flops. I wear muck boots (which are stored in my locker) for 10+ hrs a day, I like my feet to air out whenever im not working. Now a few times in the past month I’ve come in too late to change before the morning safety call. I always change immediately afterwards.
Today my boss slapped an official company attire policy on my clipboard. There’s a whole bunch of stuff not allowed (no sweatshirts, no sneakers, no athletic attire, no tight fitting attire etc.) the no flip flops bullet point was highlighted in yellow marker.
I admit it’s against policy and I should (and now will) arrive earlier so to not get dinged again. However, literally all the other bullet points are not applied to any of the other Chem employees (sweatshirts on cooler days, sneakers in the morning, athletic attire as well etc.) we all change before we start “deliveries.”
I’m just wondering if it’s worth it to confront my boss for seemingly unequal enforcement and if I did say something, what to say other than “But person XYZ flaunts the rules, why can’t I?” It’s true but it sounds petulantly childish to all hell as well.
Any advice would be appreciated.