Articles associated with topic: workplace rights
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Oracle Engaged in Pay Discrimination: Department of Labor
Oracle is accused of withholding roughly $400 million in wages from underrepresented employees, according to a filing by the U.S. Department of Labor. The filing suggests that Oracle paid women, African-America… -
Can Tech Pros Really End Forced Arbitration?
Earlier this month, a handful of Google employees published a Medium posting in which they asked their employer to end forced arbitration for good. The posting is a follow-up of sorts to November’s massive Goog… -
Apple’s Supreme Court Case is Important for All Developers
Large tech companies being sued usually isn’t interesting, at least to developers. Such lawsuits typically boil down to squabbling about contracts or supply chain woes, a slap-fight between #brands. Apple’s lat… -
Facebook, eBay, Other Tech Firms Agree to Stop Forced Arbitration
Just days after Google agreed to a new set of rules designed to clean up its internal culture, including an end to forced arbitration, other tech companies have begun following its lead. Airbnb, Facebook, and e… -
SponsoredWhat Is Rightsourcing in IT?
It’s considering both in-house and external resources for the best fit for a variety of tasks. Rightsourcing considers in-house options and contractors to determine the most effective course of action. With rig… -
Sexual Harassment Payouts in Tech: Here are the Worst Offenders
Payouts for C-suite executives have come under fire in the wake of Google’s reported exit package for Android founder Andy Rubin, which supposedly totaled just shy of $100 million—despite employees accusing Rub… -
Which Tech Employers are Monitoring You Excessively?
Even as tools for monitoring employees proliferate, most tech pros don’t think their employers are excessive when it comes to observing workplace behavior, according to a new survey by Blind. Only 25.8 percent… -
Tech Employees Want Forced Arbitration to End for Good
Whenever you’re hired for a new job, you end up signing a lot of paperwork. Within your inches-thick employment contract, for example, you might find a nondisclosure agreement, a non-compete agreement (dependin… -
Tech Pros Facing Discrimination at Biggest Tech Firms
Despite tech companies’ attempts to make workplaces more welcoming and diverse, some 36 percent of tech pros report witnessing or experiencing discrimination at the office, according to new survey data from Bli… -
Tech Pros Fear Losing Jobs Due to Age: Survey
Ageism in tech is a hotly debated issue. On one side, you have many older tech workers complaining that discrimination is rampant. On the other, companies insist that they hire based solely on merit—not an appl… -
Beware These Red Flags in Employment Agreements
There’s a good chance that an employer or contractor has asked you to sign an employment agreement or contract. But unless you read the terms and conditions carefully and understand them, you may be agreeing to… -
SponsoredDiversity, Equity & Inclusion in Technology Roles at The Walt Disney Company
At Disney, we are committed to celebrating an inclusive, respectful world. Our technologists are behind creating authentic and unforgettable experiences and products for the stories and characters that capture…