You always have the right to refuse service to anyone.

On Nov 14, 2007 9:18 AM, showersunflower <showersunflower@...> wrote:
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> Gene,
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> It really depends on which city you're working in. And in most cities
> aroaround this area (including Cupertino and San Jose) it's illegal to
> actually work outside of your actual home. As for working on male
> clients, I'm going to add that regardless of gender you can still be
> harassed sexually or non-sexually. And even if it wasn't harassment,
> you AND the client both have the right to refuse treating or being
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> If you aren't prenatal/perinatal certified you might be scared of
> working on a pregnant woman and can refuse to treat her and it wouldn't
> be discrimination - you would then instead refer her to someone like
> myself or Debbie who are qualified to massage pregnant females.
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> The best advice I can give you is to use your best judgement. If as a
> female therapist, you know that the male client tried to pick you up as
> a therapist by "hitting on you" then you know it's not going to be wise
> to expect him to expect more than just a therapeutic massage. And
> regardless sometimes our judgements fail us, so by all means ALWAYS
> have a paper contract signed before the treatment promising to respect
> all boundaries between the client and therapist AND be ready to report
> the person immediately if something happens.
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> Emily
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> --- In De_Anza_Massage_Club@yahoogroups.com, "Dragon Lover"
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> > On another massage discussion site the question of choosing not to
> > work on clients based on specific traits that are not due to any fault
> > of the clients. Specifically choosing not to work on male clients.
> > Now I know this is a touchy subject but my question is does anyone
> > know if there is any legal precedent allowing to refuse a client based
> > on gender or prohibiting the practice. Also some of the people seem
> > to think that if you work out of your home the regular rules of
> > business do not apply. Don't you have to follow all regulations
> > regarding a business even if you are working out of your family room
> > or spare bedroom?
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> > Gene
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