Overview

• Google has agreed to a $50 million settlement to resolve allegations of racial pay disparities affecting Black employees.
• The lawsuit claimed Black workers were paid less, denied promotions, and faced a hostile work environment at Google.
• Approximately 4,000 current and former Black employees will receive compensation under the settlement terms.
• As part of the agreement, Google will conduct ongoing pay analyses to identify racial disparities and enhance reporting channels for workplace concerns.
• This marks the latest in a series of discrimination-related settlements for Google, following payouts for gender and racial bias claims since 2022.