Barbershop Fined For Refusing To Cut Woman’s Hair

[Paladin]

"WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) — Ask any client at Barbiere in Washington County and he’ll tell you the upscale gentleman’s barbershop offers more than just your typical haircut.

From the rugged décor to the macho atmosphere, it’s a place where guys can unwind with a complimentary cocktail or enjoy a cold beer.

“ come here, talk sports, guy talk. A great place to get away after a hard day’s work, get a haircut and have a beer,” said client Robert Craig.

Now, the business is at the center of a heated debate after owner John Interval was fined $750 for refusing to cut a woman’s hair.

She filed an action with the state’s Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs.

That agency imposed the fine for gender discrimination after a state investigator visited the business and interviewed Interval.

“I didn’t really consider it so much a discrimination thing as – it’s a barbershop… for guys,” Interval said.

Interval says he wasn’t aware he was legally compelled to service both men and women. But he plans on paying the fine because he respects the law."

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/09/08/barbershop-fined-for-refusing-to-cut-womans-hair/

By golly this had happened in my shop she would have gotten quite the haircut. (Hey, sorry, it slipped).

[flowers]

It will be at warp speed now. All must obey the gaynazis. What is that old saying? The beatings will continue until moral improves. Fines first then re-education camp then..........

[Godzilla]

This is just a holdover from the days when women successfully gained access to men's-only clubs.

The barber should have said that they have a limited number of hairstyles available.  And that she's free to chose from them.  (buzz-cut, high-n-tight, mohawk, etc)

If she wanted one, give it to her.  But she can't ask a business to sell what they don't offer.