Outback Steakhouse Settles Discrimination Class Action for $19 Million

Washington, DC: A class action lawsuit filed against the Outback Steakhouse has reached a settlement, with the restaurant chain reportedly agreeing to pay $19 million to settle allegations of sexual discrimination.

The suit represents thousands of female workers employed at steak houses across the US.

The suit was filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2006, over allegations that female employees couldn't get promoted up the ranks of management to profit-sharing positions, nor were they considered for favorable job assignment such as kitchen management positions.

Under the terms of the settlement, the $19 million will be distributed among the women who have worked at corporately owned Outbacks for at least three years since 2002. Letters will be sent to them telling them of the settlement.