Five former employees of media conglomerate Gannett have recently lodged a class action complaint against their former employer, alleging reverse discrimination. The ex-staff members claim that Gannett terminated non-minority staff members and intentionally hired diverse but less-qualified individuals in a bid to meet inclusion quotas.
The fresh legal challenge laid against Gannett accuses the company of initiating a discriminatory employment policy.
The employees’ allegations were first brought to public attention by Law.com Radar, which detailed the class action complaint in a recent article. The lawsuit marks another episode in the ongoing debate over diversity and inclusion practices at corporations, casting a spotlight on the nature of such policies and their potential implications.
Further information about the case can be found in the original article. However, it should be noted that the content is paywalled, potentially limiting accessibility to some readers.