High heels and on-the-job accidents - Labour and employment law

When you’re wearing high heels, it’s easy to trip and fall—and it’s a long way down. High heels are more problematic than flats, and not just for the wearer. The employer may also have a problem if an employee so shod slips at work and is injured. Such an occurrence will generally be regarded as a work accident, which triggers specific duties for the employer, and potentially even liability in damages. The ultimate assessment will depend on the circumstances of the specific incident.

Agnieszka Lisiecka