Suit : Chia Hong is suing Facebook , accusing her former boss Anil wilson ( photographed ) of discrimination and harassment based on sex and race . Does Facebook lean forward ? Not so much , claims one former employee who is suing the social networking giant for gender and race discrimination . Despite employing Sheryl Sandberg , one of the nation 's leading advocates for working mothers , Chia Hong claims she was belittled by her boss for taking time off to volunteer at her children 's school , forced to served drinks to male co-workers and told she should have just stayed home to take care of her child . Hong filed a lawsuit with the San Mateo County Superior Court Monday against the social networking giant claiming that her former boss , Anil Wilson , harassed and 'belittled ' her for being a woman and for being Taiwanese . In the lawsuit , Hong claims that Wilson regularly 'ignored ' and 'belittled ' her opinions and input during group meetings where she was one of few women present . Wilson once allegedly asked Hong why she did n't 'just stay home and take care of her child instead of having a career ' and scolded her for taking one day off each month to volunteer at her child 's school -- a practice permitted by the company . A Facebook spokesperson denied the allegations and told Recode that the company has made progress in matters related to gender , diversity , and equality . 'In this case we have substantive disagreements on the facts , ' the spokesperson said 'and we believe the record shows the employee was treated fairly . ' Hong alleges that she was told she was not part of 'the team ' because 'she looks different and talks differently than other team members . ' As of 2014 , 69 percent of Facebook 's employees world-wide are male and 31 percent are female , according to Tech Republic . Fair Treatment : A Facebook spokesperson denied the allegations and said that Hong was treated fairly . A diversity report showed that more than half of the company 's employees identify as white . She claims she was ordered to 'organize parties and serve drinks to her male colleagues ' -- actions neither part of her job description nor requested of males at the company . The mother says she experienced much harassment and , after she filed a complaint , the company fired her in October 2013 replacing her with an Indian male who , she claims , is 'less qualified ' and 'less experienced , ' Fox reports . The suit states that Hong , who began working for the company in 2010 , received good performance reviews , pay raises , and even a promotion . But once she filed the harassment complaint , she received a negative performance evaluation and was fired . High-Profile : Hong is being represented by Lawless & Lawless , the San Francisco firm representing Ellen Pao ( photographed ) in the high-profile gender discrimination case against Silicon Valley 's venture capital firm . Hong is suing the company for damages stemming from sex and race harassment and discrimination , retaliation , intentional infliction of emotional distress , discharge in violation of public policy , legal fees , and punitive damages . The suit states that the amount demanded exceeds $ 25,000 . She is seeking a jury trial as well . Hong is being represented by Lawless & Lawless , the San Francisco firm representing Ellen Pao in the high-profile gender discrimination case against Silicon Valley 's venture capital firm . Some speculate that the Pao case will serve as precedent for other cases and may encourage women to come forward with similar claims , according to Recode . Wilson did not immediately respond to request for comment from Daily Mail Online .
Chia Hong , a former Facebook employee , is suing the social media company for discriminating against her because she is a woman and Indian . Hong claimed her former boss , Anil Wilson , once asked her why she did n't 'just stay home and take care of her child instead of having a career ' Hong said that she was fired after she complained and was replaced by a 'less qualified ' Taiwanese male .