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Article

8 Mar 2006

Author:
Audrey Gillan, Guardian [UK]

I was sacked for being gay, banker tells tribunal [UK]

Peter Lewis, 45, is seeking £5m in compensation because the bank dismissed him after an employee alleged he behaved in a sexually inappropriate manner in the changing rooms of the company gym. This is the first claim to be made in the City under revised employment rules which say gay and lesbian staff are entitled to the same freedom from discrimination as anyone who suffers because of their gender or race. [also refers to Société Générale]