And they looked amazing, tbh.

After a CBC Marketplace investigation revealed sexist dress codes still persist at bars and restaurants, an Ottawa pub is responding by revealing some skin.

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Some lads at Union Local 613 came to work Wednesday night in their finest dresses and heels, including co-owner Ivan Gedz.

The CBC report that inspired Gedz looked at dress codes that require female servers to wear sexy clothing and high heels. These sorts of dress codes, which unfairly target cisgender women and transgender workers, violate Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

Several of the women profiled brought their cases to the Ontario Human Rights Commission, and in a recent follow-up, the commission commended the bravery of those women.

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"I’ve worked 17 plus years in the restaurant industry and have heard various horror stories, including some from our staff here right now," said Gedz.

At a previous job, Gedz said one of their current employees had to ask permission to switch her heels to flats to perform side duties like cleaning.

"Why the hell would you impose heels on someone who’s running around for eight hours?" said Gedz.

Union Local 613 doesn't have any dress code whatsoever and staff are welcome to wear whatever feels comfortable — including heels and low-cut tops.

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