Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Twitter
Xiaomi
Adani Group
Life Insurance Corporation of India
Stock Market
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Business News / Google sued over sexual discrimination by 3 female ex-employees
Business

Google sued over sexual discrimination by 3 female ex-employees

Google sued over sexual discrimination by 3 female ex-employees
Written by Abheet Sethi
Sep 15, 2017, 05:13 pm 2 min read
Google sued over sexual discrimination by 3 female ex-employees

Three female former Google employees have sued the tech giant, accusing it of paying women less than men for comparable work. The suit alleges that Google has done nothing to fix the situation despite being aware of it. It comes amid an increased scrutiny of Silicon Valley companies on gender relations. The US Department of Labor is investigating Google over its pay practices.

Allegations
What the lawsuit alleges?

The lawsuit alleges that Google discriminates against female employees by offering lower pay, fewer promotions and advancement opportunities as compared to men having equivalent qualifications. The lawsuit is seeking class-action status to cover all women who worked at Google over the past five years. The complainants are seeking unpaid wages, among other things.

Case study
Female employee resigned because of Google's "sexist culture"

Kelly Ellis was hired by Google in 2010 at a position normally assigned to college graduates, despite having four years of experience. In her lawsuit, she alleges that a male colleague having similar experience was offered a higher position. Ellis resigned from Google after working there for four years "because of the sexist culture."

Quote
Google responds to lawsuit allegations

Google said it disagrees with the lawsuit's "central allegations." A Google spokesperson said: "Job levels and promotions are determined through rigorous hiring and promotion committees, and must pass multiple levels of review, including checks to make sure there is no gender bias in these decisions."

Criticism
Google criticized over lack of gender parity

Like several other Silicon Valley companies, Google has faced criticism over the lack of gender parity. Around 70% of Google's overall workforce comprises of men. Around 80% of all tech roles and 75% of leadership positions are handled by men. During a 2015 audit, the Department of Labor found systematic pay disparities. In January, the US government sued Google to access more pay data.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Abheet Sethi
Abheet Sethi
Mail
People say I think too much. Geopolitics post grad, Blues/Sufi folk music lover, Hates driving.
Latest
Google
Employment
Department of Labor
US Department of Labor
Related
Latest
Witness the power of museums this International Museum Day
Witness the power of museums this International Museum Day Lifestyle
5 anime films to watch on Amazon Prime Video
5 anime films to watch on Amazon Prime Video Entertainment
Apple releases new updates for iPhones, iPads: Details here
Apple releases new updates for iPhones, iPads: Details here Technology
IPL 2022: SRH beat MI, stay alive in playoffs race
IPL 2022: SRH beat MI, stay alive in playoffs race Sports
SC extends demolition of Noida's Supertech twin towers: Details here
SC extends demolition of Noida's Supertech twin towers: Details here Business
Google
Here's how much Google Pixel 6a will cost in India
Here's how much Google Pixel 6a will cost in India Technology
AR glasses to Immersive Maps: Google's upcoming hardware and software
AR glasses to Immersive Maps: Google's upcoming hardware and software Technology
Everything to know about Android 13: New features and changes
Everything to know about Android 13: New features and changes Technology
Google Pixel Watch, Buds Pro truly-wireless earphones announced: Check features
Google Pixel Watch, Buds Pro truly-wireless earphones announced: Check features Technology
Hinge, Tinder's parent company sues Google over restrictive billing practices
Hinge, Tinder's parent company sues Google over restrictive billing practices Business
More News
Employment
Majority of India's workforce stopped looking for jobs: Report
Majority of India's workforce stopped looking for jobs: Report India
Bharat Bandh on March 28-29: These services may be hit
Bharat Bandh on March 28-29: These services may be hit India
Engineering seats in India drop to lowest in a decade
Engineering seats in India drop to lowest in a decade India
Haryana to reserve 75% private sector jobs for locals
Haryana to reserve 75% private sector jobs for locals India
New labor codes may allow 4-day workweeks, free medical check-ups
New labor codes may allow 4-day workweeks, free medical check-ups India
More News
Department of Labor
Google will pay $3.8 million in hiring, pay discrimination settlement
Google will pay $3.8 million in hiring, pay discrimination settlement Business
Trump's new order on H-1B visa hiring setback for Indians
Trump's new order on H-1B visa hiring setback for Indians World
US body asks Trump to suspend H-1B program amid layoffs
US body asks Trump to suspend H-1B program amid layoffs World
Indian-American arrested over H-1B visa fraud in Silicon Valley
Indian-American arrested over H-1B visa fraud in Silicon Valley World
Lawsuit against US immigration agency over shorter H-1B visa duration
Lawsuit against US immigration agency over shorter H-1B visa duration World
More News
US Department of Labor
TCS among top 10 firms to get certifications for H-1B
TCS among top 10 firms to get certifications for H-1B Business
Indian-American IT company fined for violating H-1B salary requirements
Indian-American IT company fined for violating H-1B salary requirements Business
Former employee sues Google for "extreme" discrimination against male employees
Former employee sues Google for "extreme" discrimination against male employees Business
Google vs. 60 female ex/present employees: Accusation? Sexism, pay gap
Google vs. 60 female ex/present employees: Accusation? Sexism, pay gap Business
US job growth see better than expected growth, wages lag
US job growth see better than expected growth, wages lag World
More News
Related
Google reaffirms ethical AI commitment, in-house researchers differ
Google reaffirms ethical AI commitment, in-house researchers differ Business
Women suing Google over gender bias win class-action status
Women suing Google over gender bias win class-action status Business
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love Business news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Business Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022