Pay Discrimination Lawsuit Settlement at Mississippi Catfish Farms
Two Mississippi catfish farms settled a lawsuit alleging they paid Mexican workers more than local Black farmworkers for the same labor. The settlement was reached on mutually agreeable terms under a confidential settlement.
Key Points
- Lawsuit alleged paying Mexican workers more than local Black farmworkers
- Eighth settlement for Black farmworkers in the Mississippi Delta
- Claims against farms in Sunflower County
Pros
- Settlement reached on mutually agreeable terms
- Legal efforts may lead to fair wages for local workers
Cons
- Allegations of underpaying and denying job opportunities to Black farmworkers