Transparency pledge | Microsoft orders probe into sexual harassment claims & Bill Gates' conduct

Microsoft has launched a probe into its handling of workplace sexual harassment, including allegations against its founder Bill Gates, the company has revealed.

As reported by the New York Times, the tech behemoth’s Board of directors has appointed independent firm Arent Fox, based in Washington DC, to review its sexual harassment and gender discrimination policies. And, according to the New York Times, they will also look into various sexual harassment allegations against Gates and his company, dating back to 2000.

As reported by the New York Times, Gates is alleged to have solicited at least two employees while still in charge of Microsoft. This includes an incident in 2007, when after sitting through a presentation by an employee, he immediately emailed her to ask for a date.

Reports of the billionaire having a sexual relationship with a Microsoft engineer, circa 2000, are also highly likely to be looked into as part of the probe.