KODAK SETTLES RACE DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT FOR $21.4 MILLION. CONTACT BAY AREA EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS IF YOU HAVE BEEN A VICTIM OF DISCRIMINATION.
Just recently Kodak was sued by a group of African American employees who alleged Kodak engaged in racially discriminatory practices. The plaintiffs’ alleged that Kodak discriminated against African Americans in relation to pay, promotions, job assignments, and layoffs. The parties have agreed to settle the case for $21.4 million. Attorney’s fees alone would account for $9.7 million. In addition to the payment, Kodak has agreed to take several steps to rectify the discriminatory behavior.
If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of your race, you are not alone. This behavior is illegal, and you should not tolerate it. Race-based discrimination is illegal under both California and federal law. Under the law, you boss may not discriminate against you because of your race in relation to any of the “terms and conditions” of employment. The “terms and conditions” of employment include things such as pay, title, vacation time, training opportunities, etc. “Race” is defined as a person’s ancestry or ethnic characteristics. Your boss is also prohibited from discriminating against you based on your associations with people of a certain race. Therefore, your boss may not discriminated against you because you are married to someone who is a certain race or because you have friends of a certain race.
If you think that your employer has been treating you differently from coworkers because of your race or the race of your spouse, you may be able to sue. Get help by calling the skilled team of attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. You can reach us at 1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9776. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.
