NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf Jen Barnes founded the first business built to promote gender equity in sports viewing and fandom. What would change if women’s sports were treated as worthy of the same attention, investment, and belief as men’s sports? Jen explores why equal pay, equal play, and equal visibility are inseparable, and w ...

Core Viewpoint - Google has agreed to a $28 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging discrimination in pay and career advancement based on race, specifically favoring white and Asian employees over others [1][2]. Group 1: Settlement Details - The settlement has received preliminary approval from Judge Charles Adams of the Santa Clara County Superior Court in California [1]. - The total net settlement proceeds amount to $20.4 million after deducting $7 million for legal fees and other associated costs [4]. - A hearing is scheduled for September to consider final approval of the settlement [4]. Group 2: Allegations and Claims - The lawsuit was initiated by Ana Cantu, representing employees from Hispanic, Latino, Indigenous, Native American, and other minority backgrounds, who claimed unequal treatment in pay and promotions [2][3]. - Cantu alleged that despite her exemplary performance over seven years, she remained at the same job level while her white and Asian peers received higher pay and promotions [3]. - The claims assert that Google's practices violated the California Equal Pay Act by placing white and Asian employees in higher job levels for the same work and withholding raises from those who complained [3]. Group 3: Company Response - A Google spokesperson confirmed the settlement but maintained that the company disagrees with the allegations and is committed to fair treatment of all employees [2].

Core Points - Google has agreed to pay $28 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging discrimination in pay and career advancement based on race [1] - The settlement has received preliminary approval from the court and affects at least 6,632 employees in California [2] - Google maintains its stance that it did not treat employees differently and is committed to fair practices [3] Settlement Details - The net settlement proceeds amount to $20.4 million after deducting $7 million for legal fees and other costs [7] - A hearing for final settlement approval is scheduled for September 11 [7] Allegations - The lawsuit, led by ex-employee Ana Cantu, claims that Google favored white and Asian employees by placing them in higher job levels and providing them with better pay and promotions [4][9] - Cantu asserts that her exemplary work did not result in similar recognition or advancement compared to her white and Asian peers [4][6] - The lawsuit alleges violations of the California Equal Pay Act [5]