Tattoos are a form of expression that convey the individuality of their owners. They can represent a multitude of things, like a tie to a family member, a favorite quote with a special meaning, or even a favorite cartoon character. Tattoos also can carry great cultural and/or religious significance. Every tattoo is unique and says something about the individual person who wears it. The problem that many companies face is when a tattoo is considered appropriate and when it should be covered. Employees are after all the faces of a company, so the tattoos on their bodies are connected to and represent that company as well. Some workplaces have instituted rules and regulations when it comes to their employees’ tattoos, but there can be negative consequences when a company goes too far in telling their employees what they can and cannot do with their own bodies. The Disney Company has recently changed its policy on tattoos. Disney’s goal is to create a magical, fantasy experience for their
Currently, we are in the midst of a global pandemic that has caused extraordinary damage across the entire world. With the development of the COVID-19 vaccine, the demand for workers to be vaccinated has steadily increased as time passed. Shortly after one of United Airlines’ pilots had passed away due to COVID-19, the decision to enforce a vaccine mandate was made. Currently, United is one of the first companies in the US that has successfully vaccinated nearly all of its staff (Chokshi & Scheiber, 2021) The debate between vaccine mandates and non-vaccine mandates has become an increasingly controversial topic, especially in the workforce. Hundreds of employees have already lost their job from their refusal to comply with the vaccine mandate (Chokshi & Scheiber, 2021) The glaring question is if this mandate is fair for everyone involved. For employers, it makes sense from a business perspective that they want their employees vaccinated. However, employees who choose to not ye