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Calling A Man “Bald” Is Now Officially Considered Sexual Harassment

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WATFORD, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 15: Water droplets on the head of the bald linesman during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Cardiff City at Vicarage Road in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Calling a man "Bald" is now officially considered 'Sexual Harassment', at least it is now in England. The story goes, Tony Finn had worked for the British Bung Company for nearly 24 years before he was fired. It's a silly name and I had to look it up. They are "a leading UK based manufacturer of traditional wooden cask closures for the brewing industry". Mr. Finn was in an argument with his supervisor when his supervisor called him a 'bald c***'. Some time after the firing, according to the daily mail, "He took them to the tribunal claiming, among other things, that he had been the victim of sex harassment following an incident with factory supervisor Jamie King.  The allegation resulted in the panel - led by Judge Jonathan Brain - deliberating on whether remarking on his baldness was simply insulting or actually harassment.  The panel said: 'In our judgment, there is a connection between the word ''bald'' on the one hand and the protected characteristic of sex on the other."

Although women can be bald, too, the panel found that the condition was much more prevalent in the male sex. The judges compared calling a man bald to commenting on a woman's breasts.

"'The Tribunal therefore determines that by referring to the claimant as a 'bald c***'...Mr King's conduct was unwanted, it was a violation of the claimant's dignity, it created an intimidating environment for him, it was done for that purpose, and it related to the claimant's sex.'"

Mr. Finn won claims of unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, being subjected to detriments and sex harassment. His compensation will be determined at a later date.

So now that precedent has been established, even if it's in England, I better not hear any more comments about my (lack of) hair. I'll take you to court. That's sexual harassment.

Airbnb just released its summer travel highlights report today (May 11) and a few of the destinations are right here in Southwest Florida. This report compiles information on searches and bookings for summer of 2022. Airbnb also said that family bookings are at an all time high and people are looking for 'unique' spots. People are searching for less frequented destinations rather than the obvious. The bookings are also for longer periods of time then they were in years past when searching for travel destinations for summer 2022

So if you're looking for a summer vacation and want to know where this summer's hot spots are, you really don't have to go very far. According to Travel + Leisure, SWFL is well represented on the top trending summer destinations. We all say it. We live where other people vacation.

So let's also take a look at international travel as well. Keep in mind with your passport that even though there's an expiration date you should renew that thing 6 months before expiration. I've heard stories about people being refused entry not for an expired passport, but for one that's about to expire. Also, some of these countries still have covid rules in place. So bring a mask in case you need it.

So, according to Airbnb, here are the trending Top 15 Travel Destinations For Summer 2022:

International

Venice, Italy

Nassau, The Bahamas

Capri, Italy

Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Looking at the data from Airbnb searches and bookings, people are coming here this summer.

Walton County, Florida

Cape San Blas, Florida

Mexico Beach, Florida

Fort Myers, Florida

Stonington, Connecticut

Cape Coral, Florida

Forks, Washington

Big Sur, California

Four Corners, Florida

The Four Corners resort community is located in Davenport, Florida.  Staying here puts you about 10 miles away from Disney.

Hampton Bays, New York

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