What is considered acceptable/safe work attire for machine shops?
We have always been a "casual" shop, meaning no formal uniform is required. We are given company branded t-shirts that are optional to wear, and there's really no restrictions on pants other than no shorts as they provide no protection for the lower legs. They simply want us to be safe and go home without injury at the end of the day.
Have yoga pants become acceptable attire for machine shop employees? The company I work for has always employed women and up until recently they all were showing up in jeans as we all do. A few of them have decided to start wearing yoga pants claiming they're not as hot for summertime. How the hell are yoga pants an acceptable form of protection from anything in a machine shop? Am I out of my mind here or should I go to HR about this?