Goldman Sachs Banker Wins Sex Discrimination Case for Unfair Dismissal

A former Goldman Sachs banker, Jonathan Reeves, won a sex-discrimination case after being dismissed by the bank following his return from parental leave. Reeves claimed he was unfairly treated and dismissed for performance reasons, which the tribunal found to be discriminatory, especially as he struggled to balance work and childcare during COVID-19 lockdowns. The tribunal noted that Reeves' bosses were more empathetic towards female employees regarding childcare issues. Goldman Sachs is reviewing the judgment.