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+ | In March 2014, Julie Ann Horvath quit Github, whose diversity program she was closely associated with, [http://techcrunch.com/2014/03/15/julie-ann-horvath-describes-sexism-and-intimidation-behind-her-github-exit/ describing workplace harassment] from unnamed men amongst the GitHub staff, as well as the wife of an cofounder, both of whom she also did not identify. |
Github responded to her resignation and press coverage by placing individuals on leave and promising an investigation. In April, [https://github.com/blog/1823-results-of-the-github-investigation GitHub announced] that "the investigation found no evidence to support the claims...of sexual or gender-based harassment or retaliation, or of a sexist or hostile work environment. However, while there may have been no legal wrongdoing, the investigator did find evidence of mistakes and errors of judgment." As a result, Tom Preston-Werner, President and co-founder of GitHub, [http://tom.preston-werner.com/2014/04/21/farewell-github-hello-immersive-computing.html tendered his resignation]. |
Github responded to her resignation and press coverage by placing individuals on leave and promising an investigation. In April, [https://github.com/blog/1823-results-of-the-github-investigation GitHub announced] that "the investigation found no evidence to support the claims...of sexual or gender-based harassment or retaliation, or of a sexist or hostile work environment. However, while there may have been no legal wrongdoing, the investigator did find evidence of mistakes and errors of judgment." As a result, Tom Preston-Werner, President and co-founder of GitHub, [http://tom.preston-werner.com/2014/04/21/farewell-github-hello-immersive-computing.html tendered his resignation]. |
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| + | Following this, Horvath [https://twitter.com/nrrrdcore/status/459375982013468672 elected to name the people who harassed her and those who were complicit in it]—assertions she supported with [http://valleywag.gawker.com/ims-and-email-support-allegations-about-the-toxic-cultu-1567175545 email messages and instant message screencaps]. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 06:15, 25 April 2014
In March 2014, Julie Ann Horvath quit Github, whose diversity program she was closely associated with, describing workplace harassment from unnamed men amongst the GitHub staff, as well as the wife of an cofounder, both of whom she also did not identify.
Github responded to her resignation and press coverage by placing individuals on leave and promising an investigation. In April, GitHub announced that "the investigation found no evidence to support the claims...of sexual or gender-based harassment or retaliation, or of a sexist or hostile work environment. However, while there may have been no legal wrongdoing, the investigator did find evidence of mistakes and errors of judgment." As a result, Tom Preston-Werner, President and co-founder of GitHub, tendered his resignation.
Following this, Horvath elected to name the people who harassed her and those who were complicit in it—assertions she supported with email messages and instant message screencaps.
External links
- Julie Ann Horvath Describes Sexism And Intimidation Behind Her GitHub Exit | TechCrunch (March 15) “Horvath has given TechCrunch her version of the events, a story that contains serious allegations towards GitHub, its internal policies, and its culture. The situation has greater import than a single person’s struggle: Horvath’s story is a tale of what many underrepresented groups feel and experience in the tech sector.”
- Prominent GitHub Engineer Julie Ann Horvath Quits, Alleging Gender-Based Harassment | Re/code (March 15) A recap of Horvath’s tweets.
- Update on Julie Horvath’s Departure | Github (March 16) “We know we have to take action and have begun a full investigation. While that’s ongoing, and effective immediately, the relevant founder has been put on leave, as has the referenced GitHub engineer.”