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Pinterest Comes Under Regulatory Radar Over Gender, Racial Bias: Report

Former COO sues Pinterest, accusing it of gender discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination

Pinterest settles gender discrimination lawsuit with former COO for $22.5 million

14, Brougher and Pinterest announced their settlement — minus an NDA.

An employee walkout to show solidarity for Ozoma, Banks and Brougher followed; Pinterest hired law firm WilmerHale to conduct an investigation of workplace culture; a shareholder lawsuit alleged mishandling around issues of discrimination; and a record $22.5 million settlement was paid to Brougher—the largest known settlement for gender discrimination in U.S. history—with $2.5 million of that jointly committed to nonprofits that support underrepresented groups in tech.

Pinterest Changes Board Structure in Settlement After Discrimination Claims - Business Insider

Pinterest is committing $50 million to diversity, equity, and inclusion reforms after a group of shareholders filed suit against its board following claims of a toxic environment for women and Black workers at the company.

Pinterest settles lawsuit alleging racial and gender discrimination - CNET

Pinterest has settled a lawsuit alleging discrimination against racial minorities and women in its workplace, the company confirmed to CNET via email.

Two months after that, former chief operating officer Francoise Brougher sued Pinterest for allegedly excluding her from important decisions after refusing to “take a back seat to her male peers.” The company settled Brougher’s suit for $22.5 million last December.

Pinterest has agreed to settle a gender discrimination lawsuit for $22.5 million, according to a filing Monday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Shareholders sue Pinterest over pattern of race and gender discrimination

Pinterest, which is based in San Francisco, is also committing $50 million to a series of reforms to increase diversity, equity and inclusion across the company, which was founded in 2008, and its product.

Pinterest announced this week it would pay more than $20m to settle a gender discrimination lawsuit brought by a female executive.

That year, multiple women reported that Pinterest paid them less than male employees, and some reported racial discrimination and retaliation for speaking out.

Pinterest has settled a lawsuit brought against it by shareholders who claimed that the company’s workplace discrimination against women and racial minorities hurt its reputation, according to NBC News. The company reportedly agreed to spend $50 million on improving its diversity and equity, and will let former employees talk about racial or gender discrimination they experienced, even if they were bound by a non-disclosure agreement.

Pinterest settles lawsuit that alleged racial and gender discrimination | The Verge

It wasn't clear what posts specifically triggered the ban, but in its explanation to Live Action and BuzzFeed News, Pinterest said the group was suspended for "misinformation related to conspiracies and anti-vaccination advice, and not porn."

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Two days ago, former Pinterest COO Françoise Brougher sued the company, alleging gender discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.

Pinterest employees are walking out today in light of discrimination allegations

The lawsuit, brought by shareholders of Pinterest stock, arises out of allegations of widespread race and sex discrimination at defendant Pinterest, Inc. The catalyst for the suit came in large part from nonparties Ifeoma Ozoma and Aerica Shimizu Banks.

Pinterest donates $250,000 in humanitarian aid to Ukraine

“Our donation will support the Crisis Response Fund focused on providing critical services and supplies for refugees and the continued integration of mental health in the IRC’s humanitarian work in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine,” Pinterest wrote in a statement.

Social media platform Pinterest announced Wednesday a donation of $250,000 to the International Rescue Committee in support of Ukraine.

Pinterest Employees Demand Gender and Race Equality

But according to Pinterest's annual diversity report, Black people made up roughly 4 percent of its total workforce last year.

Pinterest isn’t the first company to turn to job cuts while pivoting spending to AI.

Pinterest isn’t the first company to turn to job cuts while pivoting spending to AI.

Pinterest isn't the first company to turn to job cuts while pivoting spending to AI.

Pinterest has announced the next evolution of its Inclusion Fund initiative, which aims to provide training and support to small businesses, independent publishers, and creator agencies that are owned and operated by those from historically marginalized communities.

Pinterest, Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of US$1,007.51 million, up from US$854.99 million a year earlier, but swung to a net loss of US$73.59 million and a diluted loss per share of US$0.12; the company also issued second-quarter revenue guidance of US$1,133 million to US$1,153 million and announced its Chief Accounting Officer's resignation.