Recife Labor Court Blocks Gas Station From Forcing Women to Work in Leggings and Cropped Tops

Overview

• The order, issued by Judge Ana Isabel Guerra Barbosa Koury of Recife’s 10th Labor Court, cites objectification, vulnerability and potential moral and sexual harassment.
• The ruling requires the employer to provide appropriate, safety‑compliant uniforms such as straight‑cut pants and standard‑length shirts.
• The union says the imposed garments violate labor safety rules that call for flame‑resistant materials unsuitable for elastane leggings.
• The company, FFP Comércio de Combustíveis (Posto Power), says it will appeal and contends the photos presented are not of its employees.
• The case began after a worker reported FGTS irregularities, and the union now alleges continued noncompliance after the ruling and is pursuing additional legal measures.