Since When is Filing a Frivolous Lawsuit Heroic? – Ep. 66

* If an employee sues an employer falsely, the employer has no recourse, because it could be interpreted as retaliation

* Ms. Pao lost not only on her discrimination claim, she also lost on claim that she was retaliated against

* The big problem is the reaction in the media

* The tone in the press is supportive to Ms. Pao, even though she was not telling the truth

* She was suing for $16 million - her motive was greed

* This is not a "victory for women" - it is a loss

* The suit makes employers reticent to risk false gender-based accusations

* The press promise more sexual discrimination cases in the pipeline, suggesting someone might "get lucky"

* Most gender-based lawsuits are never litigated - they are settled for cash

* Employers are not going to discriminate based on gender

* Gender discrimination is a poor business strategy

* This case sends a loud message to employers to avoid the risk of gender based discrimination by avoiding women


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