Macquarie Bank faces court lawsuit over alleged sexual harassment and retaliation
A former Macquarie Bank credit analyst has launched legal action against the institution in the Federal Court of Australia, alleging retaliation after reporting sexual harassment.
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A Macquarie Bank credit analyst has filed a lawsuit against the financial institution in the Federal Court of Australia, the Daily Mail reported. Meixia 'Leah' Gao accuses the bank of adverse conduct and a sustained pattern of victimisation. The legal action follows a sexual harassment complaint she lodged against her former manager. [1]
According to the Daily Mail, the case originated with allegations of unwanted physical contact, personal questions, and repeated invitations to weekend Chinese-style hotpot meals from her manager. Gao claims that her complaint led to more than a year of intense scrutiny and victimisation by the bank. [1]
Macquarie Group Limited, commonly known as Macquarie Bank, is an Australian multinational investment banking and financial services company. Headquartered in Sydney and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, the company employs more than 20,000 staff across 34 markets. [2]
In short
- Meixia 'Leah' Gao is suing Macquarie Bank in the Federal Court of Australia.
- The lawsuit alleges adverse conduct and a sustained pattern of victimisation.
- The claim follows allegations of unwanted touching and repeated hotpot invitations by a manager.
- Macquarie Bank is headquartered in Sydney and employs over 20,000 people globally.
Sources
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- [1]Key Macquarie Bank figures named in lawsuit after employee alleges sexual harassment and retaliation over manager's unwanted physical contact and repeated Chinese hotpot invitationsDaily Mail, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Macquarie Group on Wikipedia
- [3]List of lawsuits involving Tesla, Inc. on Wikipedia
- [4]Former worker sues Costco over alleged sexual harassment by female boss FTMQ News, 9d ago
- [5]Taiwan coastguard drives away 16 Chinese vessels in coordinated operation FTMQ News, 22h ago
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