High Court Rules Bald Insult Is Sexual Harassment

The High Court has ruled that calling a man 'bald' constitutes sexual harassment, as it is 'inherently related to sex' due to the prevalence of baldness among men. This decision stems from a case involving electrician Tony Finn, who was insulted by his supervisor at the British Bung Company, leading to his dismissal in 2021. The court dismissed the employer's argument that the term could not breach equality laws because women can also be bald. Mrs. Justice Naomi Ellenbogen stated that using the term in this context is akin to commenting on a woman's breasts, thus qualifying as sex discrimination. The ruling allows Finn to seek compensation for unfair dismissal and harassment. The decision has sparked a debate online, with mixed reactions regarding the implications of the ruling on workplace behavior and banter.