1. Associates & Employees

Target workers can wear shorts now, and they’re thrilled about it

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Target has updated its dress code to allow most store employees to wear shorts to work. Previously, only cart attendants and drive-up fulfillment workers were allowed to wear shorts. The change comes after the U.S. experienced triple-digit heat waves and record-high global temperatures. Employees are still required to wear a full-length shirt with sleeves, preferably…

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