SSA Class Action

GENERAL SETTLEMENT INFORMATION

On January 11, 2002, the class of African-American male employees at the Baltimore headquarters of the Social Security Administration (SSA) entered into a settlement agreement with the agency regarding their class claim of discrimination on the basis of race and sex. On June 11, 2002, the administrative judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. On April 7, 2003, the settlement agreement became effective pursuant to decision by the EEOC. A copy of the decision is linked below. The settlement provided for $6.35 million dollars to be distributed to class members, as well as significant non-monetary relief that aimed to ensure a non-discriminatory future for African-American male employees at SSA Headquarters.

Beginning in May 2003, Class Counsel mailed packages to class members eligible for monetary payments under the Settlement Agreement. Additional mailings were made in May 2003 to class members who appeared ineligible for payments. Class members were afforded an opportunity to contest their status but that time has expired. Class counsel continued searching for class members through January 31, 2004.

In order to expedite payments to the class, SSA agreed to make two payments of funds so that it could distribute a portion of the money while we still searched for remaining class members. Both sets of payments have been made.

CLASS ADVISORY BOARD INFORMATION

The Class Advisory Board was created by the Settlement to act as advocates for the class of African American males at SSA Headquarters. Please click on this link to learn more about the Class Advisory Board. NEW: Class Advisory Board Page.

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July 15, 2004 Order Regarding Monitors