Three women suing Microsoft for bias want to add 8,630 peers to suit
A lawsuit accusing Microsoft of discriminating against women in technical and engineering roles is poised to grow a lot bigger if it wins class-action status.
With the technology sector awash in challenges to white male dominance, the three women spearheading the case against Microsoft told a Seattle federal judge they want to represent about 8,630 peers who have worked for the company since 2012.
The women said their expert consultants have determined that discrimination at the Redmond company cost female employees more than 500 promotions and $100 million to $238 million in pay, according to Oct. 27 court filings. They also accused the software maker of maintaining “an abusive, toxic ‘boy’s club’ atmosphere, where women are ignored, abused, or degraded.”
Microsoft said it strongly disagrees with the allegations, saying the filings “mischaracterize data and other information.”
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