Advertisements



After protests, Google makes changes to sexual harassment policy

Google said on Thursday it would make changes to how it handles sexual harassment claims, a week after thousands of its employees around the world walked off their jobs to protest its response to such issues......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersNov 8th, 2018

Google activist Meredith Whittaker leaves company

One of the leaders of last year's mass protests at Google has left the company, underlining a deepening rift between management and workers over issues ranging from sexual harassment to the potential risks of artifi.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesJul 16th, 2019

More Than 20,000 Google Employees Participated in Walkout Over Sexual Harassment Policy

About.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneNov 3rd, 2018

​Google, after employee walkout, overhauls sexual misconduct policy

Google said it would end the practice of forced arbitration for claims of sexual harassment or assault after more than 20,000 employees staged a walkout last week to protest how the internet company handles cases of sexual misconduct......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 8th, 2018

Facebook, Following Google, Ends Policy Against Handling Sexual Harassment Claims in Court, Report Says

Th.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneNov 9th, 2018

Facebook to End Forced Arbitration for Sexual-Harassment Claims

Facebook is ending its policy of requiring employee sexual-harassment claims to be settled in private arbitration, a day after Google rolled back a similar policy under pressure from employees......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjNov 10th, 2018

eBay is the latest tech giant to end forced arbitration of sexual harassment at work

San Jose-based eBay Inc. is ending a company policy that forced employees into private arbitration in cases of sexual harassment at work, BuzzFeed reports. EBay’s new policy mirrors similar moves by Apple Inc., Alphabet Inc.-owned Google, Facebook.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 13th, 2018

Google is ditching its mandatory arbitration policy after mass protest

Previously, Google had made arbitration optional for sexual harassment and sexual assault disputes only......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralFeb 22nd, 2019

Members of Google"s ethical AI team reportedly complained about harassment and bias years before being fired

Two of Google's most high-profile AI researchers reportedly raised concerns around bias, sexual harassment, and bullying before they.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2021

Wells Fargo drops mandatory arbitration policy for sexual harassment claims

Wells Fargo & Co. said that it will no longer require arbitration for employees in connection with any future sexual harassment claims. The San Francisco-based bank made the decision following a shareholder proposal from Clean Yield Asset Management whi.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 13th, 2020

Wells Fargo ends mandatory arbitration for workers" sexual harassment claims

The policy had generally applied to employees hired since the end of 2015......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsFeb 12th, 2020

Wells Fargo ends forced arbitration for sexual harassment claims

Wells Fargo & Co on Wednesday ended its forced arbitration policy for employee sexual harassment claims, opening the lender to potential lawsuits in the future......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 12th, 2020

Uber and Google drivers embrace radical manifesto

Just before 20,000 Google employees left their desks last fall to protest the company’s handling of sexual harassment, a debate broke out among the hundreds of workers involved in formulating a list of demands......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralOct 10th, 2019

The radical manifesto embraced by Google workers and Uber drivers

Just before 20,000 Google employees left their desks last fall to protest the company’s handling of sexual harassment, a debate broke out among the hundreds of workers involved in formulating a list of demands......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralOct 10th, 2019

Organizer Of Google Sexual Harassment Walkout Leaves The Company

One of the organizers of last November's massive Google.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJul 16th, 2019

Alphabet Executives Confronted By Frustrated Employees at Shareholder Meeting

Google employees voiced concerns about sexual harassment, the company's work with China, and allegedly unfair employment practices. Employees of Google parent Alphabet went to the unusual length of gril.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneJun 19th, 2019

Nordstrom will add two mini-stores in New York expansion

Over the last year, workers at large technology companies have staged protests&…; over military contracting, sexual harassment, and the treatment of temporary and contract workers. On Wednesday,... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMay 3rd, 2019

MTA belt-tightening efforts come into play as deadline looms for union-contract talks

Over the last year, workers at large technology companies have staged protests&…; over military contracting, sexual harassment, and the treatment of temporary and contract workers. On Wednesday,... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMay 3rd, 2019

Iowa voters say they have been polled about de Blasio

Over the last year, workers at large technology companies have staged protests&…; over military contracting, sexual harassment, and the treatment of temporary and contract workers. On Wednesday,... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMay 3rd, 2019

NYSE owner acquires mortgage tech company

Over the last year, workers at large technology companies have staged protests&…; over military contracting, sexual harassment, and the treatment of temporary and contract workers. On Wednesday,... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMay 3rd, 2019

NJ gov: Cuomo "crystal clear" on congestion pricing exemption

Over the last year, workers at large technology companies have staged protests&…; over military contracting, sexual harassment, and the treatment of temporary and contract workers. On Wednesday,... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMay 3rd, 2019