Chicago Blackhawks sued by former employee who claims he was fired for being gay
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Anthony Filomena, a former Manager of Public Relations for the Chicago Blackhawks, filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired for his sexual orientation. His termination came one day after he complained about criticism surrounding a media interview. Filomena alleges discrimination and retaliation by his supervisor, Jerry Ferguson, and detailed instances of hostile treatment. The Blackhawks organization stated he was terminated due to misconduct and received multiple warnings prior to his dismissal, which Filomena disputes, asserting that he fulfilled his job duties satisfactorily.
Anthony Filomena, the former Manager of Public Relations for the Chicago Blackhawks, claims he was fired for being gay after reporting harassment from his supervisor.
Filomena alleges that he received hostile treatment from Jerry Ferguson, who he reported to HR for aggressive actions and unauthorized project involvement.
Read at Advocate.com
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