One employee involved in a race discrimination lawsuit against the company also said she was told to use “a more race-neutral name” during an interview.
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One employee involved in a race discrimination lawsuit against the company also said she was told to use “a more race-neutral name” during an interview.
Published May 26, 2026
(L-R) Co-host Amna Nawaz, Edward Jones CEO Penny Pennington and Scale AI CEO Jason Droege speak on stage during Semafor World Economy 2026 on April 16, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Six Black Edward Jones employees filed a lawsuit against the company on May 19, 2026, alleging race discrimination.
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