Description: Sterling Jewelers has settled federal civil charges accusing it of discriminating against female employees, reaching a deal without having to admit wrongdoing or pay any damages, a win for the company as it faces continuing legal challenges over its pay and promotion practices.

Source: NYTimes.com

Date: May 05, 2017

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/05/business/sterling-jewelers-settles-bias-case.html?ref=business

Questions for discussion:

• Summarize the issues in this case.
• Do you think the case is damaging to the corporate brands?
• What is the message to managers at high-profile consumer brands?