Body Modification and Tattoo Policy

Body Modification and Tattoo Policies

Body modifications that are medically necessary due to deformity or injury are not covered by 
this policy.

        Body modifications covered by this policy include:

  1. tattoos;
  2. tongue splitting or bifurcation;
  3. abnormal shaping of the ears, eyes or nose;
  4. abnormal filing of the teeth;
  5. branding or scarification;
  6. trans-dermal implantation of any object (other than hair replacement); and
  7. gauging.

    Prohibited body modifications include, but are not limited to:

  1. depictions of nudity or violence;
  2. sexually explicit or vulgar art, works or phrases;
  3. profane language;
  4. symbols likely to incite a strong reaction in the workplace (e.g., swastikas);
  5. initials, acronyms or numbers that represent criminal or historically-oppressive 
    organizations (e.g., AB, KKK, SS, MM, BGF, HA, 666) or street gang names, numbers or symbols;
  6. body modifications of the face, ears, neck and hands;
  7. teeth, whether natural, capped or veneer, that are ornamented with designs, jewels, etc.
Location(s) on the body where a tattoo is not permitted:
  1. Neck and above (including scalpe)
  2. Hand(s) (wrist to fingertips with the exception of a commitment band)
*Mo**Frequently asked questions related to our tattoo policy can be located on our careers FAQ page

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