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I got this directly from the interim head of HR at Github, Jeanine Abramson via email. If it's not what it says, then I've been misled by leadership at Github.
by betsydupuis 5y ago
I got this directly from the interim head of HR at Github, Jeanine Abramson via email.
If it's not what it says, then I've been misled by leadership at Github.
- phnofive 5y agoTaken charitably, the policy is encouraging perpetrators to seek help - therapy I assume - to end the cycle. I would not interpret this as aiding a flight from justice, but I wish you luck in your investigation.
- dekhn 5y agoI see, I actually missed that line: "Perpetrators of domestic violence are also encouraged to seek assistance from Microsoft Cares." That sentence leaves a lot unsaid about the consequences of taking such an action. It's almost certain that Cares is required by policy/legal to refer that to law enforcement.
- betsydupuis 5y ago"employees may be eligible for time off work or other accommodation to manage medical issues and other negative consequences arising from domestic violence." It doesn't specify the time off and accommodations are just for victims.
- dekhn 5y agoYou must be having trouble parsing text or explaining your interpretation. The policy says it works with victims, not harassers (DV perps?). [Edit: in fact, I was having trouble parsing text. I missed the line about perpetrators. For that, I apologize, as for suggesting it was your inability to parse text]
- betsydupuis 5y agoI wish it wasn't true. Thank you for the apology.