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Sorry girls, No more short skirts in office premises!!!

It has been reported that law firm Allen & Overy has sent out an official HR email to trainees regarding the dress code. Basically, the action was taken after complaints against the shorter skirts and very high heels of quite a number of women at office. Dozens of trainee solicitors there arrived in very short skirts, which in turn revealed quite a lot of flesh - that was not appreciated in the office environment. The company had a few complaints that it felt like the girls are going clubbing instead of an office. The email was sent to the company's 105 trainees to remind them of their expected dress code. So, if they will not increase the length of their skirts and reduce the height of their heels - they can have unpleasant discussions with the HR department. Similarly, in 2003 JP Morgan issued a memo to its male employees to shave, polish their shoes and consider investing in an iron. Well, I have experienced these sort of things in my work experience as well. In one...