Office Baker Refuses to Bake Gluten-Free: Discrimination or Justified?

We all love that one coworker who brings in delicious homemade treats, but what happens when they refuse to accommodate someone’s dietary restrictions? One office baker found themselves in hot water after refusing to bake gluten-free for a coworker’s birthday. The baker claims it’s due to cost and lack of experience, but the coworker sees it as discrimination. Let’s dive into this sticky situation.

The Office Baker

Baking from Scratch

A Labor of Love ❤️

New Coworker’s Birthday

Cross-Contamination Concerns

Honesty Sparks Drama

Accusations Fly

Not Personal, but… ‍♀️

Discrimination or Justified?

A Sticky Situation: Discrimination or Justified?

This office baker finds themselves in a conundrum after refusing to bake gluten-free for a coworker’s birthday. Citing cost, potential cross-contamination, and lack of experience as reasons, the baker insists it’s not personal. However, the coworker feels excluded and accuses the baker of discrimination. With the office divided, it’s hard to say who’s in the right. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Baker refuses to bake gluten-free, stops baking for everyone.

OP is advised to stop baking cakes for birthdays. NTA.

Baker not obligated to bake gluten-free, find a new recipient.

GF commenter defends office baker’s decision to not bake GF.

Baker takes stand for safety, suggests HR intervention and quitting.

Exclusionary behavior deserves criticism. Consider alternative options for inclusivity.

Suggests making a chat for gluten-free dessert to keep peace

Stop baking for office, let co-workers pitch in or accommodate Sam

NTA, but communication could have been better.

Baker’s reaction is ridiculous, but excluding coworker is cruel. ESH

Being left out sucks but both parties could have done better. ‍♀️

Baker takes a break from office baking to avoid drama

Civil communication could have resolved gluten-free baking issue

Celiac commenter defends baker’s right to not cater to allergies

Soft ESH – Approach and communicate before assuming health concerns.

GF person appreciates inclusive gestures, but exclusion is hurtful. ESH.

Baker stands up for themselves amidst entitled coworkers.

Office baker refuses gluten-free request, both parties at fault. ‍♀️

Baking drama at the office: NTA stands up against discrimination

Gluten-free baker not obligated to risk cross-contamination. NTA

Baking with restrictions is already pricey, gluten-free is worse. NTA

Baker refuses gluten-free, employee excluded. NTA stops baking altogether.

Entitled customer demands gluten-free cake, baker refuses. Drama ensues.

Baker’s refusal to bake gluten-free was unjustified and cruel.

Baker refuses gluten-free, commenter says not the a-hole (NTA)

Baking GF is tough, but appreciation matters. Rice Krispie cake alternative.

Baker stops baking to avoid gluten cross-contamination, NTA.

Generous baker feels unappreciated, takes a break. NTA

Baker not obligated to bake gluten-free, but could have communicated better ‍♂️

No cake, no problem. Shut down entitlement with sass.

Baker defends decision not to bake gluten-free cake. NTA.

Coworker demands gluten-free cake, but is it entitlement or promise?

Baker stands up for themselves, coworkers get the cold dough

Baker defends decision to not make gluten-free due to budget and safety concerns. NTA.

Gluten-free baker refuses to bake: NTAH! Allergy vs preference.

Baker defends not baking gluten-free, stops baking for birthdays. ‍♂️

Responsible baker refuses gluten-free, commenter supports.

Insensitive comment dismisses dietary restrictions as attention-seeking behavior

Baker’s jealousy and cross-contamination concerns justify gluten-free refusal

Coworker with Celiac disease defends baker’s choice not to bake gluten-free.

Being plant-based, commenter doesn’t expect gluten-free cakes. NTA

Preschool teacher supports OP’s gluten-free safety concerns. NTA.

Baker refuses gluten-free cake request, commenters side with baker.

Excluding someone with a medical condition is morally discriminatory

Baker refuses to bake gluten-free cake for coworker’s birthday. YTA.

Baker’s excuse for cross-contamination not convincing. YTA.

Understanding and respectful comment from a gluten-free person.

Baker defends decision not to bake gluten-free. NTA.

NTA mom explains challenges of gluten-free baking and suggests alternatives.

NAH, but consider gluten-free flour and cake money pool

Baker’s entitlement questioned, gluten-free refusal deemed justified.

Avoid being the office wife, it won’t help your position.

Gluten-free baker vindicated, recommends delicious GF recipe

Baker defends decision not to bake gluten-free, citing high costs.

Employee refuses gluten-free cake request, commenter says NTA.

Passive-aggressive response to gluten-free request

Baker refuses gluten-free, suggests donating to homeless shelters instead.

Office baker is ESH for not accommodating gluten-free colleague

Baker stands up for herself, coworkers should respect her decision.

Baker gets sweet offer after refusing gluten-free request

Baking for work? Time to stop. Co-workers can bring their own.

Baking for everyone on your own dime is not tenable. Report to HR about Sam’s terrible reaction and personal attacks. Cover Your Ass.

ESH in office birthday cake drama. Newbie felt excluded.

Gluten-free tantrum: NTA suggests store-bought mix.

Baker goes above and beyond for gluten-free coworker

Baking for co-workers creates expectations and potential lawsuits. NTA.

Baker won’t bake gluten-free, refuses orders, and doesn’t care.

NTA. Gluten-free request denied, accused of jealousy and discrimination. ‍♂️

Baker’s kitchen not GF, can’t guarantee no cross-contamination. NTA.

Baker closes shop due to accusations of discrimination. NTA.

Baking gluten-free is difficult, NTA for not including her

INFO on gluten-free diet and cross contamination. NTA for not baking.

Office baker stands by decision not to bake gluten-free goods

NTA. Baking a cake isn’t part of your job, be kind

Baker’s refusal to bake gluten-free cake: Discrimination or justified? YTA.

Stand up for yourself and report the situation to HR. NTA

Offering a solution without judgment

Avoid office drama by contributing to group events instead. NTA.

Suggests a fair solution for gluten-free cupcakes on birthdays.

NTA prioritizes safety and suggests buying treats, avoids entitlement issues.

NTA. New coworker accused of jealousy. Should have handled better.

Baker defends decision not to bake gluten-free, citing risks and expertise.

Bake for friends or charity instead. Stay away from drama. ‍

Baker defends not baking gluten-free, suggests co-workers chip in.