I'm not surprised at all that she could face disciplinary action up to and including termination for not wearing proper foundation garments. When a person is employed at-will (not under contract) then they can be fired for pretty much any reason, so long as it is not based on gender/race/religion/etc. While there may be an argument that this is "gender related" (as men are not required to bind their breasts), it probably wouldn't stand. An employer is entitled to set a dress code, which may include undergarments.
Personally, I can't imagine not wearing a bra to work--it seems very unprofessional to me. Then again, I work in a conservative environment (the legal profession) in the South, so I suppose workplace culture could be different in other professions and places.
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