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Brushing up your Russian

Posted: Thu May 30, 2019 2:35 pm
by beachlion
https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-48457590

This sounds like sexsism and discrimination at the same time.

Re: Brushing up your Russian

Posted: Thu May 30, 2019 5:12 pm
by STEVIE
beachlion wrote:This sounds like sexsism and discrimination at the same time.
It is but I would also guess that it is quite legal in Russian law.
The company could just as likely have fired anyone for not adhering to a mandatory dress code of their choosing.
In all honesty that is what would happen in a lot of organisations in a lot of countries all over the world.
We can complain but that is the reality for the vast majority of employees today.
Steve.

Re: Brushing up your Russian

Posted: Thu May 30, 2019 5:30 pm
by Stu
beachlion wrote:https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-48457590

This sounds like sexsism and discrimination at the same time.
Indeed it is sexism and discrimination. Women are being paid extra salary for wearing a skirt or dress while this is not an option for male staff. Totally discriminatory!

Re: Brushing up your Russian

Posted: Thu May 30, 2019 5:40 pm
by vendeebeaches
I wish i could be paid extra to wear a skirt to work :D

Re: Brushing up your Russian

Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 7:21 am
by Sinned
In this country they would have to offer the same incentive if a man wore a dress/skirt. It's dubious that the men in Russia could get the same payment.

Re: Brushing up your Russian

Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 10:12 am
by STEVIE
Sinned wrote:In this country they would have to offer the same incentive if a man wore a dress/skirt. It's dubious that the men in Russia could get the same payment.
In best panto style,
Oh no they wouldn't! The offer itself would be discriminatory and therefore illegal.
BTW the Russian guys apparently get something for doing "macho" stuff, also discriminatory.
Steve.