An advertising-public relations firm in Salt Lake City is enforcing a novel workplace policy as a way to beat the heat: a "no long pants" rule.

From July 15 to Aug. 15, all employees in the firm Richter7 must wear shorts, capris, skorts, kilts -- anything but long pants -- to work until the city's record-breaking heat lets up. The dress code even applies to meeting with clients. Those who violate the rule will be fined a quarter.

Wish I worked there.