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Star Wars boss sacked by Disney after 'white man' comment wins £235k
- Star Wars: The Acolyte health and safety chief Sadi Khan awarded about £234k after tribunal ruling her dismissal unfair
- Tribunal found hiring Jay Bond was not racially motivated, but Khan’s dismissal was wrong
- Khan alleged discrimination after being replaced by a 'white man' on The Acolyte
- Judge characterized the firing as a reaction to her protected act of complaint
- Tribunal cited dysfunction in the department as a catalyst for considered change
- Khan had been the first woman of color in the HSE head role on a Star Wars series
- Disciplinary board found tensions high after a meeting on October 1
- Bond faced criticisms linked to pay disparity and alleged harsh communication
- Tribunal emphasized the complexity of race and gender dynamics in entertainment leadership
- The case underscores how internal disciplinary actions are scrutinized in high-profile productions
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