The Morrissey House

Man ‘Adamant’ Restaurant’s Wage-Gap Discount Is Unfair

"Located in London, Ontario, this pub known for comfort food and a sizable beer selection launched a recurring "Mind the Gap" promotion giving female customers a 13% discount on food at lunch and dinner each Monday to reflect the gender wage gap; a portion of sales will be donated to women's advocacy groups. Owner Mark Serre defended the initiative—saying women should be paid equally and noting similar "women's nights" exist locally—after a man threatened to file a complaint with the Ontario Human Rights Commission arguing the discount is discriminatory. The owner said he isn't overly worried about legality but joked that if the commission rules against them, everybody may need his best wishes. The 13% figure mirrors the Canadian gender pay gap (a comparable U.S. discount would be about 20%)." - Clint Rainey