Microsoft Eliminates Arbitration in Sexual Harassment Cases
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Microsoft Corp. is eliminating a requirement that employees pursue sexual harassment and gender bias claims through arbitration instead of in court, after revelations this year of improper behavior across technology, entertainment and other industries.
The tech giant also endorsed a bill introduced by Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Republican Senator Lindsey Graham that would prevent companies from contractually requiring employees to settle these kinds of cases behind closed doors.