The high heels issue is broader than just footwear, said Robyn Durling, communications director with the legal-assistance group B.C. “I expect employers to recognize this very clear signal that forcing someone to wear high heels at work is unacceptable.”Requiring women to wear high heels on the job is a health and safety issue, said Labour Minister Shirley Bond. VICTORIA—A move by the British Columbia government to ban mandatory high heels in the workplace is being lauded as a step toward ending discriminatory dress codes. Weaver said he welcomed the change, adding that he has recently heard from people in “countless sectors” who were forced to wear high heels at work. Restaurant and Food Services Association, said his group supports the new rules, and added that banning mandatory high heels could actually be beneficial for restaurants.

Source: thestar April 07, 2017 22:41 UTC