DVLA staff ordered to reveal their waist size and can’t go to office if they’re too big

DVLA staff have been ordered to reveal their waist size — and if they’re too big they can’t go in to the office.

Women had to say if they measured above 34in and men above 40in amid Covid concerns.

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An email asked staff at the driving licence HQ in Swansea, South Wales, to reply “ASAP”.

The request was part of a “points-based” system. 

Staff score a point for higher Covid risk factors — such as being overweight — being male, pregnant or from an ethnic minority background. 

Those who score four or more and can’t work from home can be given “special paid leave”.

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Unions called the request “demeaning”.

A DVLA spokesman said: “We adhere to guidance set out by the Welsh Government in the ‘All Wales Covid-19 Workforce Risk Assessment Tool’ when carrying out the risk assessments for our staff. 

“The tool asks a range of questions about age, health, weight and ethnicity which may increase risk of serious illness following an infection with COVID-19. Individuals do not need to give their waist measurement and can choose not to answer any question they wish.

“Our focus throughout the pandemic has been and continues to be on the safety of our staff.”

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