Court Revives Class Action Lawsuit against Google for Pay Discrimination

Several women who used to work for Google will now be able to proceed with their class-action complaint that Google discriminated against them and other female workers by allegedly paying them less than their male counterparts. In this SHRM article, “Court Revives Pay-Equity Class Action Against Google,” Miranda Watkins is quoted on how to avoid such situations. “Employers can reduce the risk of similar lawsuits by changing their hiring practices to remove salary-history questions from job applications and interviews,” she suggests.

For the full article, visit SHRM.