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Snap will pay $15 million settlement following sex-based discrimination investigation

A California civil rights agency spent three years probing the company.

The probe found that female employees were frequently discouraged from applying to promotions, subjected to "unwelcome sexual advances and other harassment," and faced retaliation by way of negative performance reviews and termination. The complaint similarly hinges upon California equal pay, employment, and unfair business practice laws. "We're also proud of the strength of our state’s civil rights laws, which help ensure every worker is protected against discrimination and has an opportunity to thrive.

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