© Provided by Evening Standard New downward-tilted toilets have been designed to stop employees getting comfortable and taking long loo breaks.

The StandardToilet, which has been backed by the British Toilet Association, slopes forward 13 degrees, causing discomfort to users after just five minutes.

It was designed by consulting engineer Mahabir Gill, who said his invention would become an "asset to a business" as it would increase productivity.

"It is estimated that in the United Kingdom alone, extended employee breaks costs industry and commerce an £4 billion per annum," Mr Gill wrote.



"With the advent of flexible zero hour contracts it is easy to see why our StandardToilet can be an asset to a business."

BREAKING NEWS: Say goodbye to comfort breaks! New downward-tilting toilets are designed to become unbearable to sit on after five minutes. They say the main benefit is to employees in improved employee productivity. pic.twitter.com/lfDbeXJdCX — Dave Vescio (@DaveVescio) December 17, 2019

He went on to claim the StandardToilet was medically beneficial because it improved posture.

"Medical studies have suggested that using the traditional WC can cause swollen haemorrhoids and weakening of pelvic muscles," he said.

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"The StandardToilet provides Increased comfort through promoting the engagement of upper and lower leg muscles which helps reduce musculoskeletan disorders."

The company are currently in talks with several organisations including councils and motorway service stations, which are interested in the £150-£500 toilets.

But the announcement was badly received by some users online.

Ash Presto, an academic at the University of the Philippines, wrote: "Capitalism doing what it does best-exploitation of its workers.

"Imagine having a universal need like relieving yourself in the toilet made uncomfortable by your employers just to fully utilise your full labour power, which this system considers as just another commodity."



