In response to the Parliamentary Committees’ report, ‘High heels and workplace dress codes’, (see 26 January News Update), which found that many employers are enforcing discriminatory dress codes for women, the EHRC have stated that in a modern business, it’s “simply wrong” that any woman should be made to follow a dress code telling them how to look in a way that would never be asked of men. The EHRC added that they are looking for test cases which will bring this issue to the national attention.
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This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.
