Legalities

HAWTHORNE, California – Ever wonder when a restaurant can refuse to serve someone? In a recent incident at a local coffee shop, a customer became disruptive and was eventually asked to leave by the manager. The question arises: what are the circumstances under which an establishment can refuse service? Under both federal and state law, it is illegal to discriminate against someone based on race, color, religion, citizenship, disability, sex or gender identification, sexual orientation, marital status, or medical or genetic information. Therefore, a restaurant must have a legitimate reason for refusing to serve someone. … Read more