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Published 19:22 4 May 2016 BST
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“The work was no more sexually explicit that the works of DaVinci, Titian or Michaelangelo, and less explicit that photos published in Sports Illustrated,” Samantha’s lawyer, Arthur Schwartz, says in court papers.
A suit was filed which says Con Ed discriminated against Samantha because of her sexual orientation.
A spokesperson for Con Ed on Monday said they were reviewing the application. According to reports earlier today, the company reinstated the offer on Tuesday.
Schwartz says the decision was reached after "a rush of media interest.”
"We appreciate Con Edison's rapid resolution of this dispute and the sensitivity of the posting and its frank discussion of homosexuality. Ms. Chirichella is a smart, capable woman, whose father is a 'lifer' at Con Edison and they will not regret this decision," he said.
In a statement the company said:
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