Google Agrees to $28 Million Settlement Over Alleged Workplace Discrimination
Tech giant Google has recently agreed to pay $28 million in a settlement following allegations that the company discriminated against employees of certain racial groups by offering higher salaries and promotions to White and Asian workers. The news was reported by Reuters.
Judge Charles Adams of the Santa Clara County Superior Court in California granted preliminary approval for the settlement last week, calling it "fair and reasonable."
The lawsuit was filed by Ana Cantu, who identifies as Mexican and Indigenous. She alleged that despite working proficiently for seven years in Google's People Operations and Cloud division, she remained in the same position, whereas her White and Asian colleagues received higher salaries and promotions.
Confirming the settlement, Google's spokesperson, Courtney Mancini, stated, "We do not agree with the allegations that we treated anyone unfairly, and we remain committed to ensuring fairness in pay, hiring, and promotions for all employees."
Under the settlement, $20.4 million will be distributed among affected employees, while $7 million will be allocated for legal fees and other costs. A final hearing on the case is scheduled for September 11.
