Dress Codes For Women In The Workplace

EDM number 342 in 2016-17, proposed by Philippa Whitford on 18/07/2016.
Categorised under the topics of Employment, Industrial relations and Sex discrimination.

That this House recognises the right of employers to determine a dress code for public-facing staff but does not accept that they have a right to insist on the compulsory wearing by female employees of high heels which cause short-term discomfort but long-term conditions such as hallux valgus, bunions and lower back pain; further recognises that the inability to run, along with additional sexualisation associated with some work attire, may leave women in a vulnerable or even dangerous position; and decries such stereotypical and damaging dress codes being applied to women where there is no equivalent imposed on men which risks both health and safety.

This motion has been signed by a total of 49 MPs.