Commenting on a man's baldness in the workplace is equivalent to remarking on the size of a woman's breasts, a panel of three employment judges rule.
Calling someone bald at work is sexual harassment, an employment tribunal has ruled.
The decision relates to a claim brought by Tony Finn against the West Yorkshire-based British Bung Company, where he worked as an electrician for 24 years before he was fired in May 2021.
He complained that he was a victim of sexual harassment, due to comments made about his lack of hair, including being called a "bald c***" by factory supervisor Jamie King during an argument in 2019.
Describing the argument, Mr Finn told the panel: "I was working on a machine that I had to cover awaiting specialist repair.
"The covers were taken off, and it was apparent that Jamie King had done this.
"When I spoke to him about it, he began to call me a stupid bald c*** and threatened to deck me."
The argument with Mr King, who is 30 years younger than Mr Finn, left the claimant "fearful for my personal safety".
Calling a man bald is sexual harassment, employment tribunal rules
Commenting on a man's baldness in the workplace is equivalent to remarking on the size of a woman's breasts, a panel of three employment judges rule.
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