Columbia Records

New York City, United States

Columbia Records is a major American record label known for signing numerous successful artists and producing iconic music. It has played a significant role in the evolution of the music industry through its long history of influential recordings.

CCI Score

-52.01

0.03% April 18

Latest Event

Columbia Records Discriminatory Hiring Practices Lawsuit Settlement

A lawsuit alleging discriminatory hiring practices at Columbia Records, particularly under CEO Ron Perry, was settled following claims that white candidates were unfairly treated in favor of non-white hires.

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Columbia Records is currently rated as a Quisling.

-44 to -59 CCI Score

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Latest Events

NOV

19

2024

Columbia Records Discriminatory Hiring Practices Lawsuit Settlement
-38.38

A lawsuit alleging discriminatory hiring practices at Columbia Records, particularly under CEO Ron Perry, was settled following claims that white candidates were unfairly treated in favor of non-white hires.
-50

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 27

The lawsuit settlement reveals that Columbia Records, under CEO Ron Perry, engaged in discriminatory hiring practices by allegedly mandating the hiring of non-white candidates over qualified white applicants. This practice undermines ethical business practices and fair recruitment processes.

Sony Music Settles Lawsuit Claiming Anti-White Discrimination
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 27

Allegations of forced resignation and racially biased hiring directives point to problematic labor relations and human rights practices within Columbia Records. These practices reflect a disregard for fair and equitable employment standards.

Sony Music Settles Lawsuit Claiming Anti-White Discrimination
MAR

05

2024

Columbia Records CEO Faces Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
-62.58

Columbia Records CEO Ron Perry is facing a lawsuit from his former assistant alleging a toxic, racially discriminatory work environment and sham interview practices aimed at enforcing a reverse discrimination diversity quota.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 27

The lawsuit against CEO Ron Perry highlights serious issues related to labor relations and human rights practices. The allegations of a toxic work environment, discriminatory hiring practices, and racially biased decision-making indicate a significant deviation from ethical business practices, undermining worker rights. This sets a worrying precedent for corporate behavior within the entertainment industry where diversity initiatives may be used in a discriminatory manner.

Columbia Records CEO Ron Perry Faces Racial Discrimination Lawsuit from Former Assistant Alleging Sham Interviews
FEB

28

2024

Columbia Records Discrimination Lawsuit and Allegations of Bias in Hiring Practices
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A lawsuit filed in New York accuses Columbia Records of engaging in discriminatory hiring practices by limiting opportunities for white applicants in favor of non-white candidates, raising serious concerns over its labor relations and ethical responsibilities.
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 27

The lawsuit alleges that Columbia Records, under the direction of CEO Ron Perry, implemented hiring practices that favored non-white candidates and excluded qualified white applicants, a tactic purportedly intended to reinforce diversity appearances while engaging in discriminatory behavior. This case highlights significant issues in labor relations and human rights practices, reflecting poorly on the company's ethical responsibility and contributing to structures that undermine fair and equitable workplace environments.

Columbia Records Sued Over Allegedly Discriminatory Hiring Practices
FEB

28

2024

Columbia Records Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Discriminatory Hiring Practices
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A New York federal court lawsuit alleges that Columbia Records engaged in discriminatory hiring practices by forcing the resignation of its former executive assistant and sidelining qualified white candidates in favor of minority hires to boost diversity optics. This case raises serious concerns regarding fair labor practices and ethical responsibility within the company.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 27

The lawsuit accuses Columbia Records of implementing hiring practices that effectively discriminate against white applicants under the guise of diversity initiatives. By allegedly forcing a qualified white employee to resign and exclusively favoring minority candidates for an administrative role, the company’s practices undermine fair labor rights and ethical responsibility. This behavior not only violates principles of equal opportunity but also exacerbates workplace division, reflecting a broader pattern of problematic business ethics in a climate already sensitive to issues of systemic discrimination.