JPMorgan Chase Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Retaliation Against LGBTQ+ Employee
A former employee of JPMorgan Chase has filed a federal lawsuit against the bank, alleging that his participation in the company's LGBTQ+ affinity group led to retaliation and discrimination.
The plaintiff, Brian Larson, claims that his supervisor disparaged his work with PRIDE Tri-State, a regional chapter of the bank's PRIDE Business Resource Group, and that he was subsequently removed from projects and given a low performance rating.
Larson alleges that he attended two Pride Month events in June 2023 with his manager's approval and was told to expense rideshare trips totaling about $40. However, human resources questioned the charges, leading Larson to resign or be fired four days later.
JPMorgan Chase denies the allegations, stating that managers identified performance concerns and coached Larson on work quality, receptiveness to feedback, and communication. The bank's account also notes that participation in the Chase Associate Program did not guarantee a permanent position.