Class Actions Google settles claims it denied opportunities to Black staff Bosses said Black employees lacked “Googleyness”, complaint alleges iStock.com/Ingus Kruklitis Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Wednesday 14 May 2025 Google has agreed to pay $50m (£37m) to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that the company’s policies and practices were biased against Black staff. 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... Discrimination Google ordered to pay $1.1m after losing gender bias suit Disputes Google agrees $118m settlement of gender discrimination class action Class Actions Google settles claim it favoured white and Asian workers Employee Relations Google’s AI arm under fire for Israeli military contract