New Zealand boss sacked in sexism row

July 06, 2011 15:55

From the BBC: The head of a major New Zealand employers' group has been fired after he caused public outrage by linking women's productivity to menstruation.

Alasdair Thompson of the Employers' and Manufacturers' Association made his comments on a radio show last month. Thompson said women were paid less than men because they took more sick leave and "have children they have to take time off to go home" to care for.

He said: Who takes the most sick leave? Women do, in general." "Why? Because once a month they have sick problems. Not all of them, but some do.

Prime Minister John Key said Thompson's dismissal was inevitable.

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