Lorna Jane breaks down as she denies bullying claims in emotional interview

Businesswoman Lorna Jane Clarkson has hit back at allegations her company Lorna Jane is wrought with bullying.

The multibillion dollar active wear company has recently been accused of discriminating against larger women and “fat shaming”.

Allegations started after the company published an advertisement on SEEK.com in July calling for a receptionist and fit model.

The ad noted desired applicants would be of “small size”,  going so far as to include bust, waist and hip measurements.

Ms Clarkson has now spoken out against the allegations in an interview with 60 Minutes, claiming the ad was misinterpreted.

“We’re an active wear company, they misconstrued the word ‘fit’ for being physically fit and not actually a fitting model. Fit doesn't mean skinny,” she said.

Shortly after the job ad scandal Lorna Jane was sued by a former employee for bullying.

Amy Robinson was a former Lorna Jane store manager and claimed to have been fat shamed by other employees and been the victim of name-calling.

“There was not one day that went by that I didn’t have some kind of bullying happening,” Ms Robinson said.

When asked if there was bullying present within her company Ms Clarkson immediately shut the claims down.

“Absolutely not and you know if there was I would put a stop to it, I would do the right thing.”

Ms Clarkson said during the interview she did not understand why she was being targeted.

“I feel vulnerable,” she said, breaking down in tears.

“I should be tougher than that, but this is who I am. I’m human.”