The commentator has been removed from the broadcaster's coverage of the Olympic Games after he made 'a sexist remark' regarding female swimmers. After securing gold in the women's 4x100m freestyle relay, the quartet made their way out of the Paris Aquatic Centre. At this point, experienced commentator issued a sexist comment. Mail.
Blogger: Isn't it funny how easy it is to sack someone for a sexist or perhaps a racist remark whether real or imagined?
Yet, in the UK try sacking anyone for: bone idleness; rank incompetence; dishonesty; theft; failure to follow basic instructions; bringing your employer into disrepute; causing grief to work colleagues etc, etc.
It can often take months; will almost certainly mean having to employ a solicitor; will cost a great deal of money; may well involve tribunals whose balance is designed to favour the unemployable.
He made a stupid, ill-considered, crass observation. If an equivalent had been directed against people such as myself - I would have growled slightly and it would have all been forgotten.
Had he been previously warned about his conduct?
I simply do not know but find it oh-so hard to believe that he has done something worse than the list above of offences - for which sacking someone varies between difficult and impossible.
