Disputes Condé Nast settles with workers fired over viral HR confrontation Three staffers will receive backpay and have their dismissals converted to resignations as one continues legal action iStock.com/ArtMarie Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 02 June 2026 Condé Nast has agreed to pay out more than $400,000 (£300,000) to settle a lawsuit from three employees who say they were unlawfully fired after a tense confrontation with HR. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Artificial Intelligence New York Times accused of unlawful AI monitoring of unionised workers Disputes Fox News defeats sick leave retaliation claim linked to Capitol riots coverage Disputes Hong Kong court rejects WSJ bid to dismiss wrongful dismissal case Harassment Axel Springer editor resigns amid Christmas party allegations