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Goldman (GS) to be Sued Over Discrimination Against Women
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Legal hassles keep mounting for Goldman Sachs (GS - Free Report) with yet another suit over its discriminatory pay practices to be filed soon. Per Reuters, allegations for practicing pay discrimination against the bank’s female workforce will be filed as a group in a class-action lawsuit.
Allegations
The plaintiffs, including around 2,300 female employees of Goldman, got the U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres’ permission in Manhattan for filing the suit. Plaintiffs accused Goldman of restricting their career path through discrimination.
Female employees and vice presidents, who have worked in Goldman's investment banking, investment management and securities divisions since September 2004, as well as workers in New York City since July 2002, alleged that the bank paid them less as compared with men, as well as misrepresented their performance reviews and promotion options.
Previously, in September 2010, Goldman was accused by two women for discrimination and maintaining a "boys' club atmosphere". However, the judge permitted for pursuing discrimination claims only.
Per the judge, the plaintiffs provided "significant proof of discriminatory disparate treatment" at Goldman. Precisely, a report documented average pay of female vice presidents and associates were 21% and 8% lesser than their male colleagues, respectively.
Further, plaintiffs have proof representing that Goldman was "aware of gender disparities and gender bias," but did not adjust its policies.
"We obviously are very, very pleased," Kelly Dermody, the lawyer for the plaintiffs, said in a telephonic interview. "This case is eight years old, and sometimes it's worth the wait," added Dermody.
Meanwhile, Goldman’s spokesperson was unavailable for comments.
Conclusion
Legal headwinds have been mounting for banks. These firms continue to face several cases and probes regarding their business conduct preceding the financial crisis. Though the banks have resolved many litigation issues over the past years, rising legal hassles keep dragging the companies' financials downward.
Goldman’s performance over the past six months reflects investors’ disappointment. Shares of this Wall Street bank have gained 4.7%, significantly underperforming the industry’s rally of 12.6%.
Currently, Goldman carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Lakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN - Free Report) has been witnessing upward estimate revisions for the last 90 days. Also, the company’s shares have risen nearly 7.6% over the past year. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC - Free Report) has been witnessing upward estimate revisions for the last 60 days. Over the last six months, the company’s share price has been up more than 10%. It carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
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Goldman (GS) to be Sued Over Discrimination Against Women
Legal hassles keep mounting for Goldman Sachs (GS - Free Report) with yet another suit over its discriminatory pay practices to be filed soon. Per Reuters, allegations for practicing pay discrimination against the bank’s female workforce will be filed as a group in a class-action lawsuit.
Allegations
The plaintiffs, including around 2,300 female employees of Goldman, got the U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres’ permission in Manhattan for filing the suit. Plaintiffs accused Goldman of restricting their career path through discrimination.
Female employees and vice presidents, who have worked in Goldman's investment banking, investment management and securities divisions since September 2004, as well as workers in New York City since July 2002, alleged that the bank paid them less as compared with men, as well as misrepresented their performance reviews and promotion options.
Previously, in September 2010, Goldman was accused by two women for discrimination and maintaining a "boys' club atmosphere". However, the judge permitted for pursuing discrimination claims only.
Per the judge, the plaintiffs provided "significant proof of discriminatory disparate treatment" at Goldman. Precisely, a report documented average pay of female vice presidents and associates were 21% and 8% lesser than their male colleagues, respectively.
Further, plaintiffs have proof representing that Goldman was "aware of gender disparities and gender bias," but did not adjust its policies.
"We obviously are very, very pleased," Kelly Dermody, the lawyer for the plaintiffs, said in a telephonic interview. "This case is eight years old, and sometimes it's worth the wait," added Dermody.
Meanwhile, Goldman’s spokesperson was unavailable for comments.
Conclusion
Legal headwinds have been mounting for banks. These firms continue to face several cases and probes regarding their business conduct preceding the financial crisis. Though the banks have resolved many litigation issues over the past years, rising legal hassles keep dragging the companies' financials downward.
Goldman’s performance over the past six months reflects investors’ disappointment. Shares of this Wall Street bank have gained 4.7%, significantly underperforming the industry’s rally of 12.6%.
Currently, Goldman carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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BankUnited, Inc. (BKU - Free Report) has been witnessing upward estimate revisions for the last 30 days. Further, the stock jumped more than 12% over the past six months. It currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Lakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN - Free Report) has been witnessing upward estimate revisions for the last 90 days. Also, the company’s shares have risen nearly 7.6% over the past year. It currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC - Free Report) has been witnessing upward estimate revisions for the last 60 days. Over the last six months, the company’s share price has been up more than 10%. It carries a Zacks Rank of 2.
Can Hackers Put Money INTO Your Portfolio?
Earlier this month, credit bureau Equifax announced a massive data breach affecting 2 out of every 3 Americans. The cybersecurity industry is expanding quickly in response to this and similar events. But some stocks are better investments than others.
Zacks has just released Cybersecurity! An Investor’s Guide to help Zacks.com readers make the most of the $170 billion per year investment opportunity created by hackers and other threats. It reveals 4 stocks worth looking into right away.
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