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AS MOST WOMEN will tell you, wearing heels all day is no picnic especially if you’re on your feet all day.
Last week, make-up artist Nicola Gavins posted a photo of her friend’s bloody feet after working a full shift in heels. In a Facebook status, Gavins called out her friend’s employer for forcing female staff members to wear heels, describing the policy as “sexist” and “archaic”.
To anyone I know who eats at Joey Restaurants (Jasper Ave, Edmonton location specifically). Their policy is still that female staff wear heels unless medically restricted, my friends feet were bleeding to the point she lost a toe nail and she was still discouraged and berated by the shift manager for changing into flats (specifically told that heels would be required on her next shift the following day).
In addition, the female staff have to purchase a uniform/dress at the cost of 30$ while male staff can dress themselves in black clothing from their own closets (and are not required to wear heels). Sexist, archaic requirements and totally disgusting policy.
Gavins’ post has since been shared over 11,000 times and caused quite a stir in Canada.
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In a statement to ATTN, the restaurant in question claimed that this was not part of their dress policy and insisted that female employees are permitted to wear flats.
Our current shoe guidelines require both male and female employees to wear a black dress shoe that is non-slip with a thick sole for safety reasons. Under this guide, they choose what is comfortable for them. There is no minimum height when it comes to our shoe policy. Shoes range from black dress flats, wedges and heels.
Although this appears to be contradicted by their own employers’ manual, which clearly stipulates that women’s shoes should have at least a one inch heel.
Thursday 7 November, 2024
Thursday 7 November, 2024
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This viral photo of a waitress' feet after her shift illustrates why heels are EVIL
AS MOST WOMEN will tell you, wearing heels all day is no picnic especially if you’re on your feet all day.
Last week, make-up artist Nicola Gavins posted a photo of her friend’s bloody feet after working a full shift in heels. In a Facebook status, Gavins called out her friend’s employer for forcing female staff members to wear heels, describing the policy as “sexist” and “archaic”.
Gavins’ post has since been shared over 11,000 times and caused quite a stir in Canada.
In a statement to ATTN, the restaurant in question claimed that this was not part of their dress policy and insisted that female employees are permitted to wear flats.
Although this appears to be contradicted by their own employers’ manual, which clearly stipulates that women’s shoes should have at least a one inch heel.
One thing we can all agree on? Heels are evil and everyone should just be allowed wear fluffy socks from Penneys to work from now on.
*bangs gavel*
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