A whistleblower’s case has brought to light the sexist and toxic work culture at LVMH, the luxury giant that owns brands like Louis Vuitton and sells luxury wines and spirits under Moët Henness division. After a woman complained she was fired after she complained of sexual harassment and gender discrimination, accounts of more employees’ have surfaced that describe the company’s toxic work culture.
A whistleblower’s case has brought the alleged toxic culture at LVMH to fore, the luxury giant that owns brands like Louis Vuitton and sells luxury wines and spirits under Moët Henness division.
A woman employee, Maria Gasparovic, has alleged sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and unfair dismissal in a case against the company. She has alleged that she was fired after she complained of sexual misconduct. She was the chief of staff of Jean-Marc Lacave, the Moët Henness’ global head of distribution.
While the company has sued Gasparovic for defamation, Financial Times has reported that Gasparovic was not the only person who complained of a toxic work culture at Moët Hennes. Several employees, including men, have made such complaints and have left the company in recent years.
Gasparovic has alleged in her lawsuit that that she was the subject of “unfounded and sexist rumours” and “acts of denigration” within the company and that then-CEO Philippe Schaus had ordered human resources (HR) chief to conduct an investigation into her private life because they suspected she was...
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