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Nevada Casinos Praised for Relaxing High Heel Requirement

``Tom Stoneburner, director of the Alliance for Workers' Rights, said many Nevada casinos have either dropped mandatory high heel rules or chosen not to enforce them since the ``Kiss My Foot'' campaign kicked off in May.

``Because of the response, his Reno-based group has backed off its threat to push for state legislation next year to ban two-inch heels.

```All over the state we're seeing executives reassess their position, ‘Stoneburner said. `We're very pleased and happy with what we've accomplished. We think we're making headway.’

``The group maintains appearance doesn't justify the health risks the shoes pose. It says two-inch heels can cause serious foot and back injuries, and cocktail servers should at least be allowed to wear safer one-inch heels.

``…Most Nevada casinos required heels before the campaign, and a survey is under way to determine how many still do, he said. Results will be released sometime after Jan. 1.

```We think casino dress standards are outdated in many instances,’ he (Stoneburner) said. `We want women to become valued employees rather than sexual lures used to bring people into casinos.

```But our position is you can't legislate respect for employees. It has to be done through education. The industry will have to change itself and change its relationship to employees.'’

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