London-based BNP Paribas banker Stacey Macken has won a sexual discrimination claim over allegations she was belittled by her boss and paid less than a male colleague. She also reported that a witch’s hat was left on her desk. The case is the first of its kind in Britain since it became legal for employers to discriminate against employees based on their gender identity. The Central London employment tribunal heard that Macken earned £120,000 a year, compared to £160,000 paid to a male counterpart, and that one boss replied, “not now, Stacey,” whenever she wanted to talk. The tribunal found that victimisation followed her initial complaints.
London-based BNP Paribas banker Stacey Macken has won a sexual discrimination claim over allegations she was belittled by her boss and paid less than a male colleague. She also reported that a witch’s hat was left on her desk. Macken claimed £4m ($4.9m) in compensation and back pay but the final award has yet to be agreed. The Central London employment tribunal heard that Macken earned £120,000 a year, compared to £160,000 paid to a male counterpart, and that one boss replied, “not now, Stacey,” whenever she wanted to talk. The tribunal found that victimisation followed her initial complaints.