"Ban on high heels at work takes effect", 24 September 2017

…Workers – especially sales ladies and female security guards – are no longer required to wear high-heeled shoes in the workplace, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said….

The order also mandates private sector employers to provide rest periods or sitting breaks for employees whose job requires standing for a long period and frequent walking.

It also requires establishments to provide workers with accessible seats for the rest period or even during working hours….

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said…employers must allow workers to take short breaks so they could flex or rest their feet and eliminate fatigue or stress….

The order is in line with the Occupational Safety and Health Standards...that ensure the safety and welfare of workers.