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:

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.

The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) does not accept reports of rude employees. Report this type of complaint to the business.

For reports of discrimination, go to the Discrimination page.

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