Sheetz convenience stores has reversed a company rule known as the “smile policy.”
The Altoona-based company said people with bad teeth are not qualified to work at Sheetz, According to Business Insider, Sheetz's employee handbook says applicants with "obvious missing, broken, or badly discolored teeth (unrelated to a disability) are not qualified for employment with Sheetz.".
But in a release Wednesday afternoon, Sheetz says that policy does not align with their values of creating and inclusive environment.
Full statement:
"Our culture at Sheetz has always been centered on respect and putting our employees, customers and communities first. As a family owned and operated company, nothing is more important than creating an environment that is inclusive and supportive of all of our employees. Recently through employee feedback, we have learned that the smile policy is not aligned with these values from their perspective. We agree. Effective immediately, this policy is discontinued. We are committed to ensuring our policies moving forward are equitable and celebrate the diverse experiences, individual identities and unique perspectives of our employees."