Race Discrimination Suit Against Home Builder Settled

A race discrimination suit by employees of a home builder, John Wieland Homes of Atlanta, has been settled for $378,500 and other remedies and relief.  African-American employees claimed in the suit that their opportunities were limited, because the company steered them to specific subdivisions based on the racial make-up of the surrounding neighborhood and, as a result, they earned less commissions than white employees.  In addition to the monetary payment, the company will hire at least 10 African-American management employees in the next six years.

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Race discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment violates both federal and Kentucky state law.  If you have been discriminated against based on race, contact Lexington, Kentucky discrimination lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.