MYFOXNY.COM - Debbie Lorenzana says she lost her job at a Citibank because the men who worked there couldn't handle her hot body.
Lorenzana, 33, is a single mom who says she has a long track record of high marks and awards from the companies where she has worked. She says her bosses at a Citibank branch in at the Chrysler Building in Manhattan told her that they couldn't concentrate because she is too sexy.
Lorenzana insists she dressed similar to the rest of her female colleagues, but bank managers didn't see it that way.
"Because their body type and their body figures were different than mine, I was drawing too much attention. It was distracting," Lorenzana told Good Day NY on Thursday.
Lorenzana says she was told she wasn't allowed to wear turtlenecks, pencil skirts, or fitted business suits. She requested a transfer and got it, but was then fired.
"At no moment ever, ever did I wear while I worked at Citibank anything that showed any cleavage, and for that matter my legs- my skirt was at my knees."
Citi issued a statement on Thursday in response to the allegations by Lorenzana:
"We believe this lawsuit is without merit and we will defend against it vigorously. We respect the privacy of all of our employees and therefore cannot comment more specifically on this litigation, this former employee's overall performance, or the reasons for her termination- which an arbitration panel must resolve. Citi is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and providing a respectful environment in the workplace. We have a strong commitment to diversity and we do not condone, or tolerate, discrimination within our business for any reason."
Late, Citi issued an updated statement:
"Ms. Lorenzana has chosen to make numerous unfounded accusations and inaccurate statements against Citibank and several of our employees. While we will not discuss the details of her case, we can say that her termination was solely performance-based and not at all related to her appearance or attire. We are confident that when all of the facts and documentation are presented, the claim will be dismissed."
Lorenzana said she was transferred to a branch at Rockefeller Center before she was dismissed.
She says she has found another job in the banking industry and is wearing the same clothes with no issues.
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showcased her plight with a cover story in its latest issue.http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/offbeat ... 100602-akd
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