Google sets new sexual harassment policies after worker walk-out

By Joe Williams

Published November 8, 2018 5:04pm ET

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Google sets new sexual harassment policies after worker walk-out — In the wake of his statement about the memo, Google CEO Sundar Pichai more likely understands the distinction perfectly and is acting as if he doesn't. Why would he do that? Because while Pichai is probably not dumb, the mob he is trying to appease really is dumb. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) | Eric Risberg

Google employees will no longer require private arbitration of sexual harassment claims under new policies established following a global protest over its handling of sex-related claims against a top executive.

The Mountain View, Calif.-based company on Thursday also pledged to be more transparent in its investigations of such claims, and Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai wrote in a blog post that it would tie attendance at sexual harassment training to performance reviews.

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