Disney Faces Largest Ever Class-Action Lawsuit Over Gender Pay Gap

Nearly 9,000 women can now sue the company, alleging they were paid less than male counterparts.

Nearly 9,000 women will now be able to sue The Walt Disney Company, alleging that they were paid less than their male counterparts.
The class-action lawsuit is the largest ever certified under California’s Equal Pay Act.
The lawsuit represents approximately 8,900 women as of mid-2022 and will be slightly larger by the time of the trial.
The suit excludes those at Pixar, ESPN, Hulu, Fox, or FX.
A status conference is set for February 9, 2024, with a trial anticipated by October next year.