Skirts 'unsafe' on ladders

Toronto

A human resources manager was concerned for the safety of Muslim women she saw climbing steep ladders while holding their long skirts in one hand to reach their Toronto UPS work stations. ''It was terrifying. I wouldn't want to do what they were doing. It caused me great concern''

The women, who have arrived at the hearing every day in traditional ankle-length skirts, hijabs and neck scarves, have said their religion requires them to dress that way.

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