9,000 female employees cleared to sue Disney over pay bias
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
4:00 PM – Tuesday, December 12, 2023
A United States judge has legally authorized 9,000 women to sue the Walt Disney Company after a lawsuit claimed that there was a pay disparity between male and female employees.
On December 8th, a judge in Los Angeles, California, verified a lawsuit that was filed under California’s Equal Pay Act, which forbids employers from paying employees less for substantially similar work on an individual basis of being the opposite sex or a different race.
Disney representatives stated that they were“disappointed” with the court’s decision regarding the Equal Pay Act allegations and are now “considering our options.”
A spokesperson for Disney posted a statement expressing disappointment about the situation.
“We are disappointed with the court’s ruling as to the Equal Pay Act claims and are considering our options,” the company spokesperson said.
However, Judge Elihu Berle rejected Disney’s arguments.
As a result, the class-action lawsuit has been named the largest-ever lawsuit authorized under California’s Equal Pay Act.
Lori Andrus, the plaintiffs’ attorney, praised the decision outside of the courtroom in downtown Los Angeles, saying that Disney has been “gaslighting these women for four years.”
“Disney has been gaslighting these women for four years,” Andrus said. “They love their jobs. They love the brand. But they want to be respected and treated the way they should be in the workplace.”
Andrus also informed reporters that the starting pay for women was 2% lower than it is for men.
“These are important cases for reducing the wage gap and exposing discriminatory pay practices,” the plaintiffs’ attorney Lori Andrus said. “We are honored to represent the brave women who have come forward to tell the stories of so many women who are treated like cheap labor. We are pleased that the judge saw through Disney’s tactics. Fairness is the goal. That is all.”
The lawsuit involves female Disney workers who have been employed at the company since 2015 in non-union positions.
The women included in the lawsuit have reportedly worked at Disney-owned hotels, theme parks, cruise lines, the Disney film and TV studios, ABC, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and additional entities.
However, Felicia Davis, the attorney representing Disney, also made a statement asserting that the plaintiffs are attempting to compare salaries across thousands of job groups, which mirror the “decentralized decisions of thousands of managers.”
“These are different segments, different business areas, in different locations,” she said. “They report to different managers. They are in completely different industries which pay completely differently.”
A status conference has been scheduled for February 9th and the trial is set to be held at some point before October 2024, according to Andrus.
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What was the court’s decision regarding the Equal Pay Act allegations against the Walt Disney Company?
A United States judge has authorized 9,000 women to sue the Walt Disney Company after a lawsuit claimed there was a pay disparity between male and female employees.
On December 8th, a judge in Los Angeles, California, verified a lawsuit that was filed under California’s Equal Pay Act. This Act prohibits employers from paying employees less for substantially similar work based on their gender or race.
Disney representatives expressed disappointment with the court’s decision regarding the Equal Pay Act allegations and are currently considering their options.
Judge Elihu Berle rejected Disney’s arguments, leading to the authorization of the largest-ever lawsuit under California’s Equal Pay Act.
Lori Andrus, the plaintiffs’ attorney, praised the decision outside the courthouse in downtown Los Angeles, stating that Disney has been “gaslighting these women for four years.” She emphasized that the women love their jobs and the Disney brand but want to be respected and treated fairly in the workplace.
Andrus also informed reporters that the starting pay for women was 2% lower than it is for men. She considers these cases important for reducing the wage gap and exposing discriminatory pay practices. Andrus expressed honor in representing these brave women who have come forward to tell the stories of many others who are treated like cheap labor.
The lawsuit involves female Disney workers who have been employed at the company since 2015 in non-union positions. These women have reportedly worked at Disney-owned hotels, theme parks, cruise lines, the Disney film and TV studios, ABC, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and other entities.
Felicia Davis, the attorney representing Disney, also made a statement regarding the lawsuit.
This lawsuit highlights the ongoing battle for gender equality in the workplace. It serves as a reminder that pay disparities based on gender are still prevalent and need to be addressed. The decision by the judge to authorize such a large lawsuit under the Equal Pay Act is a significant step towards holding employers accountable for fair compensation practices.
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