Bloomberg Law
Aug. 11, 2020, 10:40 PM UTC

Fired Female Pinterest Executive Alleges Bias, Retaliation

Maeve Allsup
Maeve Allsup
Legal Reporter

Pinterest Inc. fired its top female executive for pointing out gender bias in a male-dominated leadership team, a suit filed Tuesday in a state court in San Francisco alleges.

Former chief operating officer Francoise Brougher says she was discriminated against by her male peers, offered a less favorable compensation structure, and ultimately fired over video call after seeking to rectify the hostile work environment created by a male colleague’s sexist comments.

According to Brougher’s complaint, the bias she faced prior to being fired came in multiple forms. While male colleagues were rewarded for strong leadership styles, she was criticized for ...

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