I am bothered by the presumption of many that Michaela's career was built entirely on the foundation of her sexuality. While there can be no denying that being an attractive woman has contributed to her popularity with her fans, the fact is that she's an outstanding referee and one of the most effective when it comes to restoring order when competitors get out of line. It is further likely that her attractiveness helped make her more popular among her colleagues and bosses, and, fair or unfair, that's the norm in most working environments.
Nonetheless, the law protects employees from bias based on gender, race, accent, etc. While none of us know the facts, let's hope that if Michaela has been denied the kind of working environment that employees are guaranteed by law, she will be properly compensated.
