You must wear shoes with heels 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) high at all times when you are at work. "This may have started over a pair of high heels, but what it has revealed about discrimination in the UK workplace is vital," said Thorp, commenting on the report. The report said women facing discriminatory dress codes tended to be young and in low-paid jobs with precarious contracts, making it difficult for them to challenge company practices. Jasmine complied, but her job involved standing and walking all day and she found high heels extremely painful. "When I asked my manager if it would be OK if I changed to flats she replied saying 'what girl can't wear heels?'
Source: The Star January 25, 2017 12:12 UTC