Dismissed for Taking Paternity Leave? Goldman Sachs Banker Sues for £4m in Damages

Dismissed for Taking Paternity Leave? Goldman Sachs Banker Sues for £4m in Damages

An employment tribunal has ruled that Goldman Sachs unfairly dismissed John Reeves, a compliance vice-president, in a case that highlighted tensions over paternity leave and work-life balance. Reeves, who was terminated in 2022 following six months of paternity leave, successfully argued he was a victim of sexual discrimination. Claims of Dismissal Over Paternity Leave Reeves, … Read more

Goldman Sachs banker fired after having second child wins UK unfair dismissal case

Goldman Sachs banker fired after having second child wins UK unfair dismissal case

A Goldman Sachs banker fired by the Wall Street giant while on paternity leave was unfairly dismissed from his job, an employment tribunal in London has ruled. It said Jon Reeves, an ex-Goldman vice-president for compliance who is suing for $5 million in damages, had been a victim of sexual discrimination after being laid off … Read more

Should I say something about my nice but sexist boss?

Should I say something about my nice but sexist boss?

I have a boss who always makes sexist comments, but he is also very supportive of me and has never acted inappropriately. However, the comments are wearing me down. I have tried talking to him but he just doesn’t see why his biased comments on gender and such like are problematic. Am I overreacting? Nobody … Read more