Google agrees to pay $28 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged racial pay disparities.
Plaintiffs accused Google of underpaying Hispanic, Latino, Native American, and Black employees while favoring white and Asian workers.
The settlement covers over 6,600 employees and prompts scrutiny of Google's diversity and inclusion pledges.
The case highlights the need for collective action to expose hidden pay disparities and raises questions about Google's commitment to diversity and inclusion.