>The salon reportedly changed its site to include a gender-neutral option and offered Migneault three free haircuts. But this was not enough.
>Reportedly, Migneault originally requested $12,500 from the salon, for “moral damages, material damages and punitive damages.” Migneault argued that this unsatisfactory hair appointment booking was discrimination, and that it caused their mental health to deteriorate, leading to them leaving their place of employment and having thoughts about committing suicide.
>In June 2024, the CDPDJ ruled that Migneault had been a victim of discrimination based on gender identity. It ruled that, as a remedial measure, Station10 salon must pay $500. If not, the small business risked being sued.
>Station10 refused to pay and filed a counter-claim in the amount of $5,000 for “abuse of court services.”
>The whole matter was then taken to the Human Rights Tribunal which, earlier this month, rejected both claims, but still ordered the Station10 salon to pay the $500 suggested earlier by the CDPDJ.
https://nationalpost.com/opinion/terry-newman-apparently-everything-is-discrimination-now
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