Meta Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination
Kelly Stonelake sues Meta for sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and retaliation, exposing workplace issues.
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Meta Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination
Meta, formerly Facebook, is facing a lawsuit filed by Kelly Stonelake, one of its earliest employees, who claims to have experienced years of sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and retaliation. Stonelake, who was employed by the tech giant for 15 years, alleges that these issues persisted from 2009 until her termination in January 2024. The Lawsuit: Key Allegations Against Meta In a lawsuit filed in King County Superior Court in Washington, Kelly Stonelake alleges a cycle of harassment and discrimination during her tenure at Meta. Stonelake began her career at the company in 2009 and worked her way up to the position of director. However, she claims that despite her growing role within the company, she was subjected to repeated instances of sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination, as well as retaliation for reporting these incidents and raising concerns. Alleged Sexual Harassment at the Outset According to Stonelake's suit, the harassment began almost immediately afte…
