Facebook is pro-woman, with one big exception

Leaning in? No Images? Click here       By Emily Peck "I Had Hope They'd Actually 'Lean In' " I'm sorry. This week I wrote about a super-wonky topic. I know you get a lot of emails and I understand if you're out of here....But, this one is super-important. It's about how big companies bury lawsuits that could be potentially embarrassing: They get their workers to agree to settle issues outside a real courtroom in arbitration. The practice is terrible for workers. And at least 60 million employees in the U.S. are subject to forced arbitration at work! It's crazy. And when it comes to sexual harassment, forced arbitration is particularly troubling. And I was surprised to learn that even Facebook, with "Lean In" author Sheryl Sandberg running the show, uses forced arbitration. Read the story and see: Facebook Defends Its Use Of Secret Courts To Handle Sexual Harassment Cases Facebook isn’t typically shy about proclaiming its support for women. After all, chief operating officer and “Lean In” author Sheryl Sandberg built her brand on feminism. Last year, the tech giant even took the rare step of publicizing its own rules and practices on sexual harassment. But on one critical policy, Facebook is awfully wishy-washy: forced arbitration. Facebook is one of many companies that requires employees to take legal disputes, like discrimination or wage claims, to private courtrooms. The process has come under fire for its role in silencing victims of sexual harassment, especially in the wake of the Me Too movement. In a series of conversations with HuffPost over the past few weeks, Facebook representatives took part in a strange dance:  READ MORE P.S. Did you know you could follow me on Twitter? @EmilyRPeck P.P.S. If you love getting these emails, please use this special link -- that belongs only to you -- to share with a friend!       Here's what else you need to read The Stormy Daniels saga shows how vulnerable Trump is to blackmail. A review of the 'Shape of Water' from guy who had sex with a dolphin.    Oprah's bathtub.     The reality of being a woman — by the numbers. Like what you see? Share it with a friend. Did someone forward this email? Subscribe here. Can't get enough? Check out The Good Life. ©2017 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe   - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe