Google $50 Million Race Discrimination Class Action Settlement

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Google LLC has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging race discrimination against Black and Black+ employees. The settlement, known as Curley v. Google, covers employees who worked at specific job levels in California and New York during certain time periods. The lawsuit claimed that Google discriminated against Black employees in areas like hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms of employment. If you worked for Google as a Black or Black+ employee at job levels 3, 4, 5, or 6 during the covered periods, you may be entitled to compensation from this settlement.

Who Is Eligible?

You may be eligible to file a claim if you:

You are Black or Black+ (multiracial individuals who identify as Black)
You worked for Google LLC at job level 3, 4, 5, or 6
You worked in California between March 2018 and December 2023, OR
You worked in New York between October 2017 and December 2023
You were employed by Google during any part of these time periods

How Much Can You Get?

The total settlement fund is $50 million, which will be distributed among eligible class members. The exact amount each person receives will depend on factors like how long they worked at Google, their job level, and the total number of valid claims filed. Individual payouts have not been specified yet, as the settlement is still pending final approval.

How to File Your Claim

Filing your claim is quick and easy:

Determine if you meet the eligibility requirements for the settlement
Gather documentation of your employment at Google during the covered periods
Wait for the final approval hearing scheduled for May 7, 2026
Submit your claim form once it becomes available after final approval
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Frequently Asked Questions

What job levels are covered in the Google discrimination settlement?

The settlement covers Google employees who worked at job levels 3, 4, 5, and 6 during the specified time periods in California and New York.

When is the deadline to file a claim for the Google settlement?

No deadline has been announced yet. The final approval hearing is scheduled for May 7, 2026, and claim deadlines will be established after the settlement receives final court approval.

How much money can I get from the Google race discrimination settlement?

Individual payout amounts haven't been determined yet. The $50 million will be distributed among all eligible class members, with amounts depending on factors like employment duration and job level.

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