Zillow facing job discrimination suit from a day one' employee

"When Mr. Herrera's superb sales propelled him to the Director level, Zillow halted his climb up the corporate ladder by denying him further promotional and earning opportunities in favor of less qualified White employees, the complaint states. According to the complaint, Zillow conducted an extensive investigation into Herrera after a terminated employee accused him to sexual harassment and discrimination. Herrera was cleared in the investigation, however, he claims that the feedback he received from company leaders was filled with stereotypes about Hispanic men."

"At the close of the investigation, Herrera says he was given the choice of resigning or being put on a performance improvement plan. He chose the performance improvement plan. In contrast, Herrera claims that similar complaints made against his white colleagues and the firm's white executives were ignored or perfunctorily investigated. Herrera alleges that after being placed on the performance improvement plan, he observed his White colleagues engaging with impunity in the same behaviors for which Zillow had punished him."

"During his time with the firm, Herrera claims he earned seven promotions, ultimately landing in the role of general manager of rentals, Eastern region in 2022. At Zillow, Herrera said he was known for his stellar performance, which he claims continued in his final general manager role. In this role, Herrera claims he regularly exceeded his sales goals, but despite this, he says he was passed over for further promotions and held to different standards than his white colleagues."

During his time at Zillow, Herrera reportedly received seven promotions and became general manager of rentals, Eastern region in 2022. He regularly exceeded sales goals and was known for strong performance, yet he alleges being passed over for promotions and held to different standards than white colleagues. After complaining about discrimination, Zillow investigated him following an accusation of sexual harassment; he was cleared but says leadership feedback contained stereotypes about Hispanic men. He was given a choice to resign or enter a performance improvement plan and chose the PIP. Herrera alleges similar complaints against white employees were ignored and that his employment ended after an approved, costly work dinner.

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