Rec agency relents on heels at work policy

Portico, the recruitment firm at the centre of a public scandal over a temp receptionist being sent home for refusing to wear high heels, has amended their dress code.

Temp worker Nicola Thorp was told to change into high heels when she arrived for her first day at the London offices of firm PwC wearing flat shoes – The Independent reports.

The 27-year-old was sent home without pay after being told she had to wear high heels with a height of two to four inches.

Recruitment firm Portico placed Thorp, and stated she had "signed the appearance guidelines".