The Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has been handed a €30,000 fine by the Barcelona labour inspectorate for requiring its female flight attendants to wear make-up and high heels, while imposing a less strict dress code on male counterparts. The punishment was decided on the basis of company documents, which set different standards for male and female staff. The aesthetic standards are very precise for women, with detailed criteria on the tone of foundation (close to their skin tone), the...
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Cécile Thibaud
Freelance