Parental Penalty

A high-profile, fast-turnaround project opens up that requires occasional late-night syncs. While discussing who should lead it, a director says, "Well, Elena just came back from maternity leave, so she’s probably got her hands full with the baby and won't want the stress or the late hours. Let's give it to someone who has more flexibility right now." Elena is not in this specific calibration meeting, but the decision is about to be finalized without her input.