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Compliance February 16, 2006
Citigroup Discrimination Suit Must Be Arbitrated
February 16, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A former
executive of Citigroup Inc., who has sued the bank for
discrimination, has lost his bid to have his case tried in
federal court.
Reported by Rebecca Moore
Reuters reports that a US District Court judge has ruled that Ramesh Menon, a naturalized citizen of Indian descent, is bound by a clause in the Citigroup employee handbook that requires arbitration of disputes.
Menon filed his lawsuit in October, claiming he was underpaid, denied promotions, and retaliated against for his discrimination complaints (See Citigroup Exec Sues over Discrimination Allegations). Citigroup fired Menon less than a month after he filed his lawsuit, according to Reuters.
The judge’s order said, “Plaintiff’s assumption of the obligation to arbitrate was manifested by his decision to continue … employment,” the news report said. A Citigroup spokeswoman said the bank is pleased with the court’s decision.
Menon said he intends to proceed with the arbitration.