(Reuters Legal) - Six former and current employees of a U.S. unit of Bayer AG (BAYGn.DE) filed a class-action lawsuit against the company on Monday, alleging gender discrimination in pay, promotions and the treatment of pregnant women and mothers.
The lawsuit, filed against Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals in New Jersey federal court, sought $100 million in lost pay and benefits as well as compensatory and punitive damages.
The plaintiffs, women who served at the associate-director level or higher, blamed a male-dominated management team for fostering an environment that was hostile to women. According to the complaint, internal company communications stated a preference for men in leadership roles and described women as "loose cannons" prone to "mood swings," "indecision," and "backstabbing."
Monday, March 21, 2011
U.S. employees accuse Bayer of discrimination | Reuters
via uk.reuters.com
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment