Sorry, this seems very strange. If it is an appearance thing, well I am pretty sure that is illegal, at least in the US it is. If it has to do with the fact that he needs work done and it will keep him out of work, well that doesn't seem legal either.

I didn't want to violate his space in what must be a touchy subject. I asked if he was going to see a lawyer and he said he was going to see a social worker first. He's a really good egg.

So his teeth have changed since he was hired and now he isn't considered presentable? I understand you didn't want to pry. This is just sad. Universities here need people for the dentistry students to train on, maybe you could look into that for him there?

I live around the corner from a place that specializes in treating low income people. I'll stop by there and get some literature. See if they have any ideas.

that is not in the federal anti-discrimination statutes (age, race, ethnicity, etc.).

In the restaurant business, when you're dealing with the public, a healthy appearance is mandatory, I would say. Bad teeth for a restaurant worker says, "this is what the food here does to your teeth!"

A model can be fired for getting too fat. I can be fired for not dressing nicely enough for a professional office. Hey, they can walk in one day and just fire me for no reason at all. It's legal. Unless I'm in a union, which I'm not.

if he doesn't perfect white chick let teeth , he's a looser. Welcome to the year two thousand and thirteen, it's a blast!!!

But . That is too funny. Who pays for serious dental needs? Insurance doesn't cover them, even for a ridiculous hefty price. Dentists and Veterinarians - they charge whatever they want, for whatever they say you need, knowing there is no insurance company that will cover it. Cha-ching!!

People just don't want to have to pay premiums, so they don't get insurance.

AND - I can't charge whatever I want. I have to keep fees low to avoid losing even MORE clients than the economy has taken.

You must think vets are rich. We aren't. We are the lowest paid of all the medical professions.

He needs to get his teeth fixed, even if he no longer wants a job with the public. Bad teeth can kill you; the constant inflamation greatly increases your chance of a heart attack. Plus, it is exremely painful. Why live like that? I can't believe Canada does not have universal dental coverage as part of its universal health coverage.

Yes, I agree that if his condition is no different than when they hired him, I can't imagine what ground they have for firing him. But maybe his teeth have gotten worse. Has any customer complained about his breath? Rotting teeth and gingivitis can have a horrid rotten odor. But regardless, what kind of heartless jerk would fire a man for not fixing teeth he can't afford to fix?!

last 5 years.

the social worker will be able to direct him to a program. Perhaps a charity or a government program that would help.

there isn't a province that covers dental. If you have an abscess, they will give you antibiotics for it in the ER, but you must see a dentist to get the tooth pulled.

We also don't have universal drug coverage. Most Canadians have to get supplemental insurance to cover meds, dental, eyewear and 'extras'. I totally disagree with it...as someone who has been uninsured before, my kids and I have suffered for it. Where I live, most people have coverage through their employers so dentists charge outrageous fees. WITH coverage (albeit mediocre coverage) I had to pay $250 for x-rays and a cleaning. Robbery, IMO. And it makes me feel for my American friends that have no insurance and what they must go through. At least if I get appendicitis tomorrow I won't lose my home.

ask him to look into it while he is exploring a permanent solution.