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Abercrombie Discrimination Racism Lawsuit: Official Website for Class Action Suit Against Abercrombie   ![]() order="0" src="http://www.afjustice.com/images/b157_home_b.gif" width="157" height="24"> ![]() order="0" src="http://www.afjustice.com/images/b157_about_w.gif" width="157" height="24"> ![]() order="0" src="http://www.afjustice.com/images/b157_media_w.gif" width="157" height="24"> ![]() order="0" src="http://www.afjustice.com/images/b157_contact_w.gif" width="157" height="24">  AFjustice.comis a website on the lawsuit against Abercrombie and Fitch for alleged racial,ethnic and gender discrimination against employees and job applicants. It issponsored by the national law firm of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP. Joining Lieff Cabraser as co-counsel are MALDEF, APALC and the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. E-mail Us  order="0"> Media Center  order="0"> Resources for Reporters  $40 Million Paid to Class Members in December 2005 in Abercrombie & Fitch Discrimination Lawsuit Settlement To report any concerns regarding discrimination by Abercrombie, please contact the Monitor, Fred Alvarez, at (650) 493-9300. In December 2005, the Claims Administrator in theGonzalez v. Abercrombie & Fitch discrimination lawsuit settlementsent award checks to the over ten thousand class members who submitted validclaim forms in accordance with the process set forth by the Court in the April2005 settlement order.Checks ranged in size from several hundred dollarsto several thousand dollars, in proportion to Class members' damages and theircontributions to the prosecution of the case.If you have moved since you submitted your claim form,it is possible that a check was mailed to your past address. Please note thatthe checks became void after June 15, 2006, regardless of when they are received.The Importance of Standing Up to Discriminationin the WorkplaceOur attorneys have prosecuted and continue to investigatelarge-scale employment discrimination class actions. We have represented individualsand large classes of workers and applicants against companies in retail, financialservices, food & beverage, transportation, and other industries who havediscriminated on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, and other grounds.If you are aware of widespread discrimination by acompany anywhere in the United States, please contact usvia email or by telephone at 1-800-541-7358 or 1-415-956-1000. We are availableto discuss your experience with you, and, if appropriate, represent you in adiscrimination case. However, there is no guarantee that we will be able to representyou.Summary of the Settlement of the Abercrombie & Fitch Class Action LawsuitOn April 14, 2005, Judge Susan Illston of the U.S.District Court for the Northern District of California granted final approvalto a settlement of the class action lawsuit Gonzalez v.Abercrombie & Fitch.The settlement requires the retail clothing giant to pay $40 million dollarsto Latino, African American, Asian American and female applicants and employeeswho charged the company with discrimination.The settlement also requires the company to institutea range of policies and programs to promote diversity among its workforce andto prevent discrimination based on race or gender. Abercrombie & Fitch Co.is a clothing retailer marketing to young adults, teenagers and children. Itemploys over 22,000 employees, most of whom are college-age adults, in over 700stores throughout the United States.Ongoing Consent Decree Governs Abercrombie's EmploymentPractices into at Least 2009The Consent Decree (settlement agreement) containsprovisions related to the recruitment, hiring, job assignment, training, andpromotion of Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, and abercrombie kids employees.The Decree is effective immediately, pursuant to the Court's order. An appointedMonitor will regularly evaluate and report on Abercrombie’s compliancewith the provisions in the Consent Decree. These provisions include:"Benchmarks" for hiring and promotion ofwomen, Latinos, African Americans, and Asian Americans. These benchmarks aregoals, rather than quotas, and Abercrombie will be required to report on itsprogress toward these goals at regular intervals; A prohibition on targeting fraternities, sororities, or specific collegesfor recruitment purposes; Advertising of available positions in publications targeting minorities ofboth genders; A new Office and Vice President of Diversity, responsible for reporting tothe CEO on Abercrombie’s progress toward fair employment practices (the Officehas already been created, and the VP has been hired and begun work); The hiring of 25 recruiters who will focus on and seek women and minorityemployees. (At least 24 of the 25 have already been hired, and are working.); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Diversity Training for all employeeswith hiring authority; Revision of Performance Evaluations for managers, making progress towarddiversity goals a factor in their bonuses and compensation; A new internal complaint procedure; and Abercrombie marketing materials will reflect diversity by including membersof minority racial and ethnic groups. In addition, Abercrombie created a $40 millionSettlement Fund for distribution to individual class members. Abercrombie willalso pay attorneys' fees and costs associated with monitoring compliance duringthe time that the Consent Decree is in effect (4.5 to 6 years from Final Approval,depending on Abercrombie’s progress). This will total approximately $10million, bringing the total amount Abercrombie must pay to approximately $50million. Click here to read the court-approvedConsent Decree [pdf format]. The provisionsin the Decree are currently in effect. About Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP Founded in 1972, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP is a nationallaw firm of over 50 attorneys with offices in San Francisco, New York and Nashville. We represent plaintiffs in federal and statecourts across America in employment discrimination cases. Our lawyers have beenat the forefront of innovative and significant lawsuits advancing the rights of employees nationwide. To learn more about Lieff Cabraser, click here. Notice on Trademarks "Abercrombie" and "A&F" are registered trademarks of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. These trademarks are used for informational purposes only. This website is in no way affiliated with Abercrombie & Fitch Co.  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