Disney has agreed to a $43.3 million settlement to resolve allegations of gender pay discrimination. This settlement aims to avert a potentially costly and distracting jury trial. The accusations claimed that, over the past decade, Disney systematically paid female mid-level managers less than their male counterparts for similar roles.
The settlement was submitted to a California court and awaits a judge's approval. This marks a significant step toward resolving a legal dispute that began in 2019 when LaRonda Rasmussen, a product manager still employed at Disney, filed a lawsuit against the company. The settlement reflects Disney's effort to address and rectify the claims without further litigation.
