Google to pay $118 million settlement in pay equity case

The law firms that brought the pay-equity case say that Google will pay $118 million.

There was a gender discrimination suit pending. Over 15000 women employees with over 200 job titles have been covered in the settlement. According to David Neumark, the tech giant paid women less than men.

An independent labor economist will review the company's pay studies, according to the settlement.

As a woman who's spent her entire career in the tech industry, I'm optimistic that the actions Google has agreed to take as part of this settlement will ensure more equity for women

Pease said that since it's founding, Google has led the tech industry. There is an opportunity for them to lead the charge for inclusion and equity in tech.

The settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor was about gender discrimination. A hearing date for initial settlement approval will be set by the court.