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"Accusation of sexual harassment" is kind of an understatement given the massive amount of misconduct that occurred, often not even denied by the bad actor, in

"Accusation of sexual harassment" is kind of an understatement given the massive amount of misconduct that occurred, often not even denied by the bad actor, in direct violation of company guidelines. You don't just get to light the employee handbook on fire and keep all your compensation. You can get fired with cause. Naturally trying to kick someone out and withhold compensation is a lot harder than just quietly ushering them out the door and paying them off, which is what typically happens here because Google does not want bad press and does not want to get dragged into a multi-year court case by someone they're trying to fire.

SamReidHughes 8y ago
In the case mentioned in the article the person accused denies it. According to other articles it was an accusation by somebody he had an affair with. I wouldn't take the situation filtered through journalists too seriously but I don't think he shouldn't get the money he's owed because believe women.
- fzeroracer 8y ago
  You seem to conveniently ignore that Google investigated the claims internally and found them credible. He wasn't 'owed money', he was given a strong exit package in spite of being let go due to a credible accusation. The fact that you also flippantly toss a remark about 'believing women' in this circumstance does say a lot about your character.
  - SamReidHughes 8y ago
    Credible doesn't mean "true." It means "not incredible."
    - T2_t2 8y ago
      I agree 100% with everything you have said. But I also think this isn't the right hill to die on. The fact that this is the best case scenario here - for all sides - is irrelevant to anyone likely to comment. Pragmatism is dead in this area. This issue is just too hot for anyone to be rational about with the current Zeitgeist, and it is wise to, if not say nothing, at least use a throwaway account!!!
      - SamReidHughes 8y ago
        Huh? These people were insinuating I liked the idea that you don't lose your money because of an accusation that couldn't survive a day in court [1]. That's obviously a popular idea. [1] At least I think so -- three different people suddenly found themselves unable to complete a sentence in a way that didn't make them look stupid.
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SamReidHughes 8y ago

In the case mentioned in the article the person accused denies it. According to other articles it was an accusation by somebody he had an affair with. I wouldn't take the situation filtered through journalists too seriously but I don't think he shouldn't get the money he's owed because believe women.

fzeroracer 8y ago
You seem to conveniently ignore that Google investigated the claims internally and found them credible. He wasn't 'owed money', he was given a strong exit package in spite of being let go due to a credible accusation. The fact that you also flippantly toss a remark about 'believing women' in this circumstance does say a lot about your character.
- SamReidHughes 8y ago
  Credible doesn't mean "true." It means "not incredible."
  - T2_t2 8y ago
    I agree 100% with everything you have said. But I also think this isn't the right hill to die on. The fact that this is the best case scenario here - for all sides - is irrelevant to anyone likely to comment. Pragmatism is dead in this area. This issue is just too hot for anyone to be rational about with the current Zeitgeist, and it is wise to, if not say nothing, at least use a throwaway account!!!
    - SamReidHughes 8y ago
      Huh? These people were insinuating I liked the idea that you don't lose your money because of an accusation that couldn't survive a day in court [1]. That's obviously a popular idea. [1] At least I think so -- three different people suddenly found themselves unable to complete a sentence in a way that didn't make them look stupid.
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