Soccer-Premier League defends workplace after Scudamore emails

The Premier League defended its working environment on Sunday, saying it remained committed to treating all staff fairly following the scandal over sexist emails sent by chief executive Richard Scudamore. Football Association board member Heather Rabbatts, who will chair an FA inclusion advisory board (IAB) meeting on Tuesday to examine the case, accused the Premier League of having a "closed culture of sexism" after it was revealed Scudamore sent sexist emails to friends. But the Premier League said in a statement: "We do not recognise this characterisation of the working environment at the Premier League, nor do we believe that it can be supported by the facts." An audit and remuneration committee, led by Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck, will meet on Monday to discuss the case. "The Premier League continues to be fully committed to treating all staff fairly and on merit, regardless of gender," the statement said. Read More http://ift.tt/1keDM86