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Refusing Beard Net (Food Prep) (A new graduate starter)

Risk: medium Category: uniform

The Manager's Worry

"Hygiene risk."

The Context

A new graduate starter is facing issue: Hygiene risk.

✅ Usually Workable Solution

They are nervous. Proactively offer: Hygiene is non-negotiable. If they wont wear a snood/net, they cannot handle food. No religious exemption for food safety.

Alternative Approaches

  • Check policy
  • Discuss with HR