Google Accused Of Systemic Bias Against Black Employees, Lawsuit Alleges
The plaintiffs claim the tech company maintains a “racially biased corporate culture.”
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The plaintiffs claim the tech company maintains a “racially biased corporate culture.”
Google is reportedly under investigation. Getty Images The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing is investigating Google, Reuters
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