Too hot for the job!!
Woman says she was fired from Citibank for being too hot
She was too sexy for her shirts, so sexy it hurt - her career, court papers say.
A curvy Queens woman says she was forced out of her job at Citibank because her male co-workers found her figure "too distracting."
Debrahlee Lorenzana said she was dressing professionally, but her male bosses and co-workers still found her too hot be around their cold cash.
Lorenzana went to work for Citibank as a business banking officer at their Chrysler Building branch in September of 2008.
"Shortly after the commencement of her employment, branch manager Craig Fisher and assistant branch manager Peter Claibourne began articulating inappropriate and sexist comments concerning plaintiff's clothing and appearance," her court filings say.
"The improper comments made to plaintiff by Fisher and Claibourne included, but were not limited to, advising her that she must refrain from wearing certain items of clothing, in particular, turtleneck tops, pencil skirts, fitted business suits, or other properly tailored clothing.
"In blatantly discriminatory fashion, plaintiff was advised that as a result of the shape of her figure, such clothes were purportedly 'too distracting' for her male colleagues and supervisors to bear."
Lorenzana "complained to management, pointing out that other female colleagues wore similar professional attire," and that some dressed far more provocatively, her court filing says.
"In a regressive response more sutiable for reality television than a white-shoe corporation in the 21st century, plaintiff was advised that these other comparator females may wear what they like, as their general unattractiveness rendered moot their sartorial choices, unlike plaintiff, whose shapeliness could not be heightened by beautifully tailored clothing."
She was also told that "as a result of her tall stature, coupled with her curvaceous figure, she should not wear classic high heeled business shoes, as this purportedly drew attention to her body in a manner that was upsetting to her easily distracted male managers."
The fed up femme fatale made a formal complaint to HR in May of last year, and asked for a transfer to another branch, her court filing says. The transfer didn't go through, and she was stripped of some of her duties, and then not given proper training for her new ones, the suit said.
She was finally transferred in July, the suit says. Matters didn't improve at the next branch, where she was chided for failing to recruit new customers despite being given an out of the way post on the second floor, her filings say. She was fired that August.
"The purported reasons for plaintiff's termination included that she failed to meet the required new account opening quotas, in addition to the credulity-straining assertion that her clothing choices were 'inappropriate,'" the suit said.
Lorenzana's gender discrimination suit was dismissed last month because her deal with Citibank called for any disputes to be settled in private arbitration. She's pressing on with her case there.
"Are you saying that just because I look this way genetically, that this should be a curse for me?" she told the Village Voice, which first reported her case.
In a statement, Citibank said, "We believe this lawsuit is without merit and we will defend against it vigorously."
They declined further comment because "we respect the privacy of all of our employees," but added that the bank has "a strong commitment to diversity and we do not condone, or tolerate, discrimination within our business for any reason.
Source : NYPOST
deservedly fired, she's freakin gorgeous.
better to sack one lady rather than the 100 guys walking around with a horn all day for sexual harassment.
Khawaga: I don't know which man in his right mind would not want a hot woman to dress up provocatively even in office.
It would make for a fun environment ;)
i feel so sorry for her, i wish she has not lost her spirit.
drmana: I think FU's job and his 3-Lebanese-girl-a-day habit combined do a good job of keeping him away from me. :o)
Venky: I just saw your post. I thought you'd like this one on women and the workplace.
Lol khawaga, that means its FU who should stay away from you:-P
I can understnad.
drmana: my thoughts on this matter are a preexisting condition. Perhaps I have infected FU...
FU, I am no expert in Lebanese girls but marriage doesn't do such things :-P
hey FU, how do u know about their secrets??
FS, the discussion is getting hot here..Request for the deletion of this thread..lol
I think Lebanse chics grow very thin after marriage! Is that normal?
Khawaga, stop meeting FU...he seems to be brainwashing you against marriage :-)
FU: Well, I can't speak for you, but I agree that in general marriage is bad for health.
I m sure many must have tried searching her pics on google........lols
I agree :) Marriage will not be good for my health.
Thts not perv....its called curiosity....any normal male should have that........dont u??
You can see her on below link....
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/business/debrahlee-lorenzana-fired-for-being-too-hot_100374414.html
nope, you have exclusivity on that perv act dev.....
Mehnis: I am with Khawaga on this one - marriage is not something to be taken lightly....
Khawaga: I just did now, so you see this is not just a problem in here but also back in the states. Maybe their thought process wasn't too off the mark :P
Wait Sweetheart for the time to come. When it does come you will walk up willing, eager and whole heartedly up the aisle.
Mehnis: sorry. That was to FS and we were talking about FU. Sorry to get you involved.
But you'll never truly sell me on the idea of marriage...
chips on the shoulder, they better have dip for it as well...
Khawaga I am never anti marriage. I recommend to all. Ofcourse in a few cased it just goes wrong but then there are so many delights of marriage that can never be guaged by just speaking against it per se.
FS: I don't think FU will actually get married. He will have children, sure. But marriage??? That's a stretch.
Most of them...90% have a chip on their shoulder...
FU, drinking? Isn't it a bit early? You wouldn't be saying this when sober....
khawga..not mehnis...thats was about FU..lol
you didnt know that?? good for her..lol
golfer who will also be a tennis star part time.
OMGGGGGGG
When was Mehnis anti marriage?
Easy, genetics is the answer. Plenty of frivolous footballers you can approach for help. Not too sure about the boxers and tennis stars. Are you sure you don't want a golfer in the bunch?
I have met a few Lebanese girls. Other than being just beautiful and easy on the eyes they were just very nice and cultured.
one blonde ..just in memory of his crush...lol
One ... Indian
One labanese...lol
I meant - One Boxer,one footballer and one Tennis Star. Different Different.
Now tell me how do I do it?
Mehnis - I knew you would guess it lol
FU: you want her to already be settled in Canada? Ok. Step One- relocate to Canada. Step Two- locate single Lebanese girls. Get back to us when the first two have been completed.
Mehnis his anti marrriage view is changing to pro marriage..lol
queen... FU's intention changed aftering seeing you on QL..lol Expect more pms from now on..:)
FU 3 diff type? can you pls explain? lol
FU are you on the wagon again/?
Three different type of children...... way too kinky.
LOL FU !!
Go make love in 3 different countries to have 3 diff childrens...:)
three different types of Children?????????Hellooooooooooooooo
to a Lebanese girl settled in Canada and have three different types of children with her. How do I do it?
FU a lebanese chick? whats that supposed to mean?
FS none taken though i do face sort of the same problem every now and then but not abt dress code but i mean that how i am + im 5'9" :D
It's very pointed ;)
I'am helpless in this regard.
Mehnic - Both again.lol
Nice Clevage.
FU, just cause they manage to fit everything into a sexy dress does not mean they would be sexy without the clothes on. BE WARNED.
Suggestion or solicitation FU??
FU: are you looking for suggestions to help you fall in love or for suggestions to help her fall in love with you?
Thats explains the secretaries in our department!
with some Lebanese chic working here in Qatar. Any suggestions to keep me thinking over the weekend would be most welcome.
Good for you WK. They are being taken to the cleaners 133/7 the last I looked. It will do wonders if they get kicked in front of the pants like this. Bring them down to earth.
:) Are you ok? lol
Zero. I bet on Zimbabwe today :)
I am going to make some money by the looks of it.
if it did, another thing will open!
without clothes and she didn't agree. Happens sometimes.
WK how much did you bet on the Indian paper tigers today??
FS that link did not open when I tried
Rizks go get a cold shower before your pants become WET
her figure and color looks somewhat like Bipasha basu...
she is certainly hot..but not as hot to get fired...
Good that they have not seen these hot Lebanese girls working here in Qatar...(Queen.. no offense meant...)
queen dee I am always very modest :P
Mehnis u makin me WET with tat pic....:)
Mehnis this pic is the link I posted in my first comment...
em... is she curvaceous only in the front ? Can't make out from the pics. Maybe it's not the front that does the distraction.
Gotcha Khawaga!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WK...wait for your temination letter...looool
wk ur too good to be true for them arent you? how modest love that in you :P
Some women in my office can't concentrate with me around. Should I be worried :(
Whatever, she must be flooded with better job offers for being hot after this much publicity:-)
can u post her pic in tat sexy shirt plz ?
Mehnis: that link was blocked here.
Have a look at this one of her . Loks hot enough. Though may not have worn this to work.
rules are there to follow.
deepb: I love my turtleneck tops, especially when it's cold outside. I am, however, careful to throw on a scarf or something over it at the office.
Never change your originality for the sake of others,
because no one can play your role better than you.
So be yourself, because whatever you are, YOU are the best.
happygolucky....lol....its too dark and there is a slight landing stripe.....lol
even i hav heard in Qatar.only bcoz she wore tight outfits...basically she wasnt much beautiful..newayz now she is covered herself wit abhaya...in a new office...
oh yeah turtleneck tops on curvaceous women can be distracting and can result in some brain dead drooling from men. Poor fellow male workers :P
Well, in that case khawaga, she may win the case :-)
jackmohan lol...my video tape got spoiled watching that scene of crossing her legs by rewinding it several times...:)
drmana: the fact that she was warned not to wear turtleneck tops and pencil skirts says, to me anyway, that the issue was not a matter of bare skin.
I think she dressed like Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct...she was dressed but not at the same time (at the police interview).....lol
to button-up?
Nah Khawga! I mean same blouse can be worn with few buttons up and down both toward neck and belly. We don't have her daily pics but only few which seems to be have been taken with her posing not working. Photos can be deceiving :-)
I don't see how a business suit can be worn provocatively unless she doesn't button up the shirt or something...
than in real life! I still want to see her personally! Lol!
drmana: you think maybe she wore her blouse wrapped around her head or something?
She isnt that spectacular. She is beautiful but you see far more beautiful women here in the ME.
http://www.businessinsider.com/debrahlee-lorenzana-citi-2010-6
Same clothes can be worn in different ways :-P
find a job here and be a Qler? Then maybe we can have coffee meet-ups more often! I mean HOT coffee for a very Hot lady! Lol! Pls FS!
She doesn't look all that curvaceous and looks normal in the business suit. Weird, I have seen more provocatively dressed women at work here.
It all depends on what she had on her mind. When the a/c in a room is turned up full and it is getting very cold a few women will button up to the neck to get some warmth.
Whereas there are some who would open up more buttons to increase the temperature of the room...........
drmana/FU: the story says that she was wearing the same things or even more conservative clothing than her female counterparts. But she was singled out because she was beautiful and they were.... homely.
I agree with FU, must have been fired for inappropriate dressing rather than for being Hot. Was she given proper warning before being fired? Sometimes people take advantage of law against gender discrimination.
She looks ugly !! Such desperate colleagues ..
Is Venky reading this thread?
The guys probably tried to hit on her, and she gave them the cold shoulder. So they retaliated.
of proper/appropriate clothing that got her fired and not her pigure per se.
i cant afford to read this long copy and paste thread....
th is ridiculous, I wana protest by appointing her as ma secretary. shoot me her CV
Read this in the morning...strange though that even west is getting bugged by the clothing of women...:)
I won't be distracted by her if she works with me
That's normal...but firing someone bcos she was too hot is strange..:)
she looks good in her formal dress..
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1283536/Debrahlee-Lorenzana-sues-Citigroup-fired-attractive.html
It's normal office ettiquette to ask employees to be dressed properly.