A former Googler who sued for pregnancy discrimination says tech giants should be held accountable, especially as pregnant workers get laid off
Still, in the current environment, it could be difficult to speak up as tech companies slow hiring.
Glasson had a similar experience at Google, where she worked as a senior user researcher and manager and left in 2019, shortly after giving birth. While she was not laid off, she says she lost out on a promotion. Glasson says she was offered a management position but only could start the role after her maternity leave. As Glasson's pregnancy progressed and she experienced complications, she says she was then told there was no guarantee of a management role being available upon her return. She's speaking about her experiences in a"I hope there will be discussions about how hard it is to hold a big company like Google accountable and what needs to change," Glasson told Insider.
by the Bipartisan Policy Center and Morning Consult. In addition, 1 in 5 mothers said they experienced pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. Glasson aims to help others going through similar experiences to feel recognized and not lose confidence.
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