Array## FAQs

  1. What is the purpose of the $4.4 million fund created by Uber?

    • Answer: To compensate individuals who have experienced sexual harassment or retaliation at Uber between January 1, 2014, and June 30, 2022.
  2. Who is eligible for compensation from the fund?

    • Answer: Anyone determined by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to have experienced sexual harassment or retaliation at Uber during the specified period.
  3. What were the key findings of the EEOC investigation into Uber?

    • Answer: Uber allowed a culture of sexual harassment and retaliation against individuals who complained about such harassment, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
  4. What changes has Uber made to address the issues identified by the EEOC?

    • Answer: Hired a chief diversity and inclusion officer, rewritten company values to include norms against harassment, and created a system to identify employees with multiple harassment complaints and managers who have failed to respond appropriately to allegations.
  5. How will Uber be monitored under the agreement with the EEOC?

    • Answer: By an outside party for three years, with ongoing surveys and exit interviews with employees focused on sexual harassment and retaliation.
  6. What does the agreement mean for women in the technology industry?

    • Answer: It empowers them to speak up against sexism, knowing that their voices can yield meaningful change.
  7. How can individuals apply for compensation from the fund?

    • Answer: The process for applying for compensation will be determined by the EEOC.
  8. What steps is Uber taking to prevent sexual harassment and retaliation in the future?

    • Answer: Uber is implementing training programs, conducting regular assessments of its policies and procedures, and fostering a culture of respect and inclusion.
  9. What is Uber’s commitment to diversity and inclusion?

    • Answer: Uber is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed.
  10. How can I learn more about Uber’s policies and initiatives on diversity and inclusion?

    • Answer: Visit Uber’s website for more information on its diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  11. What is Uber’s contact information for reporting sexual harassment or retaliation?

    • Answer: Uber has a dedicated hotline and email address for reporting sexual harassment or retaliation.
  12. How does Uber handle complaints of sexual harassment or retaliation?

    • Answer: Uber investigates all complaints promptly and thoroughly, taking appropriate disciplinary action when necessary.

Summary

Ride-hailing company Uber has agreed to create a $4.4 million fund to compensate individuals who have experienced sexual harassment or retaliation at the company. This agreement comes after a two-year investigation by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which found that Uber permitted a culture of sexual harassment and retaliation, in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

In addition to the compensation fund, Uber has agreed to implement a number of changes to address the issues identified by the EEOC, including:

  • Hiring a chief diversity and inclusion officer
  • Rewriting company values to include norms against harassment
  • Creating a system to identify employees with multiple harassment complaints and managers who have failed to respond appropriately to allegations
  • Being monitored by an outside party for three years

These changes are part of Uber’s ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. If you have experienced sexual harassment or retaliation at Uber, you are encouraged to contact the company’s dedicated hotline or email address to report the incident. Uber will investigate all complaints promptly and thoroughly and take appropriate disciplinary action when necessary.

[Call to action]: For more information on Uber’s policies and initiatives on diversity and inclusion, visit their website.