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No mask No entry question?

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OneofPansPeople · 08/04/2021 12:05

Can a hairdresser legally refuse to serve non mask wearers ?

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Haenow · 11/04/2021 17:35

@AgntOso

I respectfully disagree. I see it a different way, partly because covid can be more dangerous and it can be contagious than other viruses and bacteria. As I said, I would never expect someone mask exempt to be made to feel uncomfortable or excluded on my behalf. However, the simple fact is that not wearing a mask does increase the risk to people like me, who are considered disabled in the eyes of the law. Obviously I don’t expect mask exempt people to be discriminated against but it’d be appreciated if people like me were acknowledged.

Haenow · 11/04/2021 17:40

@TheVampiresWife

I accept the risk and I accept full responsibility, I said that up thread. The current rule is to wear masks in certain places. When that changes, I will risk assess my own personal situation. Immune compromised people are less likely to mount a response, so I am more vulnerable than most. Regardless, I am going to the hairdresser but that’s my choice.

likeamillpond · 11/04/2021 17:50

@titchy

If they're a non mask wearer for reasons of disability, then offering a separate session in an empty salon would be a reasonable adjustment I'd have thought.
Or have a day where all non mask wearers are in the salon together? It wouldn't be good, business wise, to have an empty salon just to pander to one person who isn't wearing a nask.
TheVampiresWife · 11/04/2021 18:05

@likeamillpond do you often describe reasonable, lawful adjustments made to ensure those with disabilities/health conditions can take part in everyday life as 'pandering' to them?

TheVampiresWife · 11/04/2021 18:06

And if there's such a risk attached to those unable to wear a mask, surely it's a greater risk as far as community spread is concerned to have a large number of them in a small space at the same time rather than one or two spread throughout the day?

AgntOso · 11/04/2021 18:38

@haenow I do empathise with you however the law is for equality so we all have the same access. While I c could be classed as disabled (i haven't wrote are as some people may not and I don't want to start another debate) they can access the same services as everyone else therefore don't require adjustments.

I do recognise your concern it is a pandemic but you can access whether you do or not is up to you. You haven't been denied access, which is what refusing people who can't wear masks would be.

I hope this isn't the case but you do sound like you're waiting for a thank you for allowing non mask wearers to be exempt.

Haenow · 11/04/2021 19:09

[quote AgntOso]@haenow I do empathise with you however the law is for equality so we all have the same access. While I c could be classed as disabled (i haven't wrote are as some people may not and I don't want to start another debate) they can access the same services as everyone else therefore don't require adjustments.

I do recognise your concern it is a pandemic but you can access whether you do or not is up to you. You haven't been denied access, which is what refusing people who can't wear masks would be.

I hope this isn't the case but you do sound like you're waiting for a thank you for allowing non mask wearers to be exempt.[/quote]
I have repeatedly said I make my own choices and do my own risk assessments, I haven’t asked for thanks or even said I am particularly concerned about being in an enclosed environment with other people. I was simply talking about posters not acknowledging people like me on these threads, yet - rightly - being upset when their needs are not addressed.

The simple matter is, mask wearing gives another layer of protection. Ultimately, therefore, risk is increased. Clearly, it is nobody’s fault and no blame should be ever held. I’ve consistently said I support and promote the rights of people who are mask exempt to access the same places as mask wearers.

As I said, I have taken my chances and I don’t believe mask exempt people should ever be excluded. By not wearing a mask, the risks to someone else’s health might very well be increased. It shouldn’t be ignored, that’s all. I don’t know how else to convey my point.

likeamillpond · 11/04/2021 19:17

[quote TheVampiresWife]@likeamillpond do you often describe reasonable, lawful adjustments made to ensure those with disabilities/health conditions can take part in everyday life as 'pandering' to them?[/quote]
Having a day where all non mask wearers come in is being considerate.
Turning away customers and making sure the salin is empty salon es empty to cayer for one single non mask wearer IS pandering

Allowances should be made for people who can't wear masks, however a bit of flexibility and compromise needs to take place on both side for it to work.

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