They cannot be forced to perform personal service is how I read it. So shamefully, yes they can pick out muslim, jews et al.
If a black couple came to me and required me to perform my service in skid-row or downtown Harlem is it my obligation to do so?
[[So shamefully, yes they can pick out muslim, jews et al.]]
There are prohibitions against discrimination based on ethnicity- however, being muslim or jew is not based on ethnicity- But I’m sure there must be a prohibition against religious discrimination- However, what if their religion includes practicing abhorrent lifestyle?
This is a tough ruling- how do you allow a business to refuse service to some, based on moral objection or ‘forced labor’ for just certain groups- but not all? Lots of thigns to consider-
For instance, what if a muslim comes in and demands I make a cake special for their celebration of say ramadan and I object? Will they be able to go to court and claim religious discrimination? Or will the recent ruling allow me to refuse based on ‘forced labor’?
I think this is going to be fought for awhile-
Of course you can refuse a client for any number of reasons. Safety, distance, parking, availability to stores carrying materials, traffic hassles, you name it.