. @latimes & Tribune have agreed to pay $3 million to resolve a lawsuit brought by journalists who alleged they were paid less than their white male counterparts.
Under the settlement, all Black & Latino journalists could receive a portion of the award. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2020-11-10/la-times-tribune-class-action-pay-disparity-lawsuit
Under the settlement, all Black & Latino journalists could receive a portion of the award. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2020-11-10/la-times-tribune-class-action-pay-disparity-lawsuit
Nearly 240 current & former reporters & editors who would be eligible for back pay.
All Black & Latino reporters, copy editors, line editors employed from Feb 14, 2015 - Oct 26, 2020, could receive a portion of the award.
All Black & Latino reporters, copy editors, line editors employed from Feb 14, 2015 - Oct 26, 2020, could receive a portion of the award.
All women who worked as reporters & editors during that period would be covered.
If the settlement is approved, more than $1.9 million would be divided among the class (after attorney's fees)
The payments would be calculated using a formula tentatively approved by the judge.
If the settlement is approved, more than $1.9 million would be divided among the class (after attorney's fees)
The payments would be calculated using a formula tentatively approved by the judge.