In Europe, cashiers get to sit. Why is that not the case in Canada?
CBC
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It only takes around 17 minutes of standing still for someone to feel pain, according to a UQAM professor emeritus and ergonomist.
While cashiers across much of Europe are typically seated while working, their Canadian counterparts remain on their feet – raising questions about their well-being and health.