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Who do I escalate this to?
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ratechaser said:If it really really is 'illegal' on the grounds of discrimination, I would very much like to see chapter and verse on that law.Costco, as mentioned upthread, take the view that it's perfectly ok to refuse access to anyone without a mask or visor. I suppose there may be a technicality there around it being a members club of sorts, but at the same time I'd be surprised if there was anything in your agreement with them as a member that could override your rights under discrimination laws.
And Costco are a big company, with lots of lawyers - doesn't make them automatically right, but suggests that this isn't just some off the wall rogue policy.
So as I said, before we get all frothed up about escalations, chapter and verse on this please?
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance
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od244051 said:For me Matt, those who don’t wear masks are customers under 30 and many live in the 200 council flats estate five minutes from workPlease note - taken from the Forum Rules and amended for my own personal use (with thanks) : It is up to you to investigate, check, double-check and check yet again before you make any decisions or take any action based on any information you glean from any of my posts. Although I do carry out careful research before posting and never intend to mislead or supply out-of-date or incorrect information, please do not rely 100% on what you are reading. Verify everything in order to protect yourself as you are responsible for any action you consequently take.2
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OP, your best solution is to order what you need over the internet, then you won’t risk offending anyone, lanyard or not.3
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wannabe_a_saver said:ratechaser said:If it really really is 'illegal' on the grounds of discrimination, I would very much like to see chapter and verse on that law.Costco, as mentioned upthread, take the view that it's perfectly ok to refuse access to anyone without a mask or visor. I suppose there may be a technicality there around it being a members club of sorts, but at the same time I'd be surprised if there was anything in your agreement with them as a member that could override your rights under discrimination laws.
And Costco are a big company, with lots of lawyers - doesn't make them automatically right, but suggests that this isn't just some off the wall rogue policy.
So as I said, before we get all frothed up about escalations, chapter and verse on this please?
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance0 -
wannabe_a_saver said:ratechaser said:If it really really is 'illegal' on the grounds of discrimination, I would very much like to see chapter and verse on that law.Costco, as mentioned upthread, take the view that it's perfectly ok to refuse access to anyone without a mask or visor. I suppose there may be a technicality there around it being a members club of sorts, but at the same time I'd be surprised if there was anything in your agreement with them as a member that could override your rights under discrimination laws.
And Costco are a big company, with lots of lawyers - doesn't make them automatically right, but suggests that this isn't just some off the wall rogue policy.
So as I said, before we get all frothed up about escalations, chapter and verse on this please?
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance
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A shop can refuse entry for any reason, if I was in their position I’d just deny entry but not specify why.Don’t want to tell me why you’re exempt? Cool, I won’t tell you why I’m not allowing you in.
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mattyprice4004 said:A shop can refuse entry for any reason,
If a business refuses to serve a customer on discriminatory grounds, it is illegal. That is extremely basic law - Equality Act 2010.
Try running a shop with an enforced "no black people" policy and see how that works out for you.1 -
mobilejo said:mattyprice4004 said:A shop can refuse entry for any reason,
If a business refuses to serve a customer on discriminatory grounds, it is illegal. That is extremely basic law - Equality Act 2010.
Try running a shop with an enforced "no black people" policy and see how that works out for you.4 -
Interestingly, I had reason to visit my GP surgery yesterday. They have a large sign on their front door which says, "no mask, no entry".2
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mobilejo said:mattyprice4004 said:A shop can refuse entry for any reason,
If a business refuses to serve a customer on discriminatory grounds, it is illegal. That is extremely basic law - Equality Act 2010.
Try running a shop with an enforced "no black people" policy and see how that works out for you.
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