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Weird workplace rules people once had to follow

Would you have survived with these rules?

Weird workplace rules people once had to follow
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StarsInsider
03/09/2026 06:30 ‧ 1 month ago | StarsInsider

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Today's workplaces might have their quirks, but they're nothing compared to some of the bizarre rules employees were once expected to obey. From asking permission to get married to having to exercise with their colleagues, for years, employees faced strict dress codes, unusual behavior rules, and policies that would be unthinkable in most workplaces today.

While some were written into company handbooks, others became accepted customs that lasted for decades. So, what were some of the weirdest rules? Click on to find out.

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