Bakery Owner Pays €14,000 for Homophobic Payslip

In a recent court case in Malaga, Spain, an employer was ordered to pay nearly €14,000 to an employee after a homophobic slur was printed on their payslip. The incident, which occurred in April 2024, involved a bakery in Coín, Malaga. The employer attempted to claim it was a bank error but security camera footage showed him inputting the offensive term himself. The lawyer, Xavi Abat, highlighted the ruling as a strong statement against workplace homophobia. "The judge made it clear: homophobia won't be hidden behind excuses," Abat stated in a recent video. The case underscores the legal and financial repercussions of such behavior and serves as a reminder of the importance of respectful workplaces. The significant compensation awarded also highlights the severity of the offense and the court's commitment to protecting employees' rights.