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Google employee made redundant after reporting sexual harassment, court hears

Google employee made redundant after reporting sexual harassment, court hears

Summary

A senior Google employee, Victoria Woodall, claims she lost her job after reporting a manager's inappropriate actions. The manager was found guilty of sexual harassment, but Google denies retaliating against Woodall. An employment tribunal is examining the claims, which include allegations of a discriminatory culture at Google.

Key Facts

  • Victoria Woodall, a Google employee, reported a manager for inappropriate behavior, including boasting about his swinger lifestyle.
  • An internal investigation confirmed the manager sexually harassed two female colleagues.
  • The manager was fired for gross misconduct after Google's investigation.
  • Woodall claims she faced retaliation after reporting the harassment.
  • Google denies the retaliation claim and states Woodall became paranoid after her report.
  • Woodall alleges a "boys' club" culture existed at Google, which the company refutes.
  • A decision from the London Central Employment Tribunal is expected soon.

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