Key facts
- WestJet will pay C$4.5 million to settle a lawsuit.
- The lawsuit was a class action filed by female flight attendants.
- The lawsuit alleged failure to maintain a safe workplace.
- The lawsuit alleged failure to protect employees from harassment.
- The lawsuit has been ongoing for a decade.
Canadian airline WestJet has reached an agreement to pay C$4.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit concerning sexual harassment claims brought by its female flight attendants. The legal action, which has spanned a decade, alleged that WestJet failed in its duty to maintain a safe workplace and protect its employees from harassment. The settlement is intended to bring a resolution to this protracted legal battle that has impacted numerous flight attendants over the years.