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> Google removed its policy of forced arbitration regarding sexual assault [..] A representative from Verily, a research organization owned by Alphabet and staf
by deogeo 7y ago
> Google removed its policy of forced arbitration regarding sexual assault [..] A representative from Verily, a research organization owned by Alphabet and staffed largely by temporary workers, on Wednesday asked why contractors like himself did not have the same protections.
We really shouldn't frame not being coerced into giving up our rights as a 'protection'.
- hellllllllooo 7y agoWithin this context the removal of the policy for contractors helps protect them from sexual harassment by increasing the potential downside for those doing the harassment.