You can file a complaint about retail service establishments that charge men and women different prices for the same service.
Prices for services cannot be based on gender, although price lists may include other cost differences. For example, a dry cleaner cannot charge prices for men's shirts and women's shirts, but may post prices based on physical differences between shirts, such as irregular sizes or other physical characteristics like sequins, ruffles, or fancy buttons.
Report gender pricing at a:
The content action "Art supply store" does not have a problem type that is supported by a service request form.
The content action "Barber shop, beauty salon, or nail salon" does not have a problem type that is supported by a service request form.
The content action "Dry cleaner" does not have a problem type that is supported by a service request form.
The content action "Hardware store" does not have a problem type that is supported by a service request form.
The content action "Other business" does not have a problem type that is supported by a service request form.
What Happens Next
If you don't include your address or email with your Service Request, you won't receive follow up. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) will consider your complaint a tip.
If you include your address, DCWP will mail you a complaint form. You must complete and return it to DCWP. If you provide your email address, you'll get the form by email instead. Check your spam folder if you don't see it in your inbox.
