Dental Nurse Loses Sex Discrimination Case After Refusing to Cut Her Nails

A dental nurse has lost a sex discrimination case after she refused to have her nails cut unless it was by a beautician.

Sandra Lougheed was told her long fingernails needed a trim for health reasons.

But the ‘very experienced’ dental worker said she would only have them cut by a professional.

Her refusal led to a shouting match in the reception at the surgery where she worked and she stormed out, never to return.

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