Pinterest has now reached a resolution in the gender discrimination legal action initiated by its former Chief Operating Officer, Francoise Brougher. Brougher filed a lawsuit against Pinterest in August, asserting allegations of gender discrimination, retaliatory actions, and unjust dismissal.

The terms of the agreement stipulate that Pinterest will provide a payment of $20 million to Brougher and her legal representation. Furthermore, both Pinterest and Brougher will dedicate $2.5 million to initiatives focused on “Supporting women and underserved groups” within the technology sector, as outlined in a company document.

“Pinterest understands the significance of cultivating a work setting that embraces diversity, fairness, and inclusivity and will persist in its efforts to refine its company culture,” Pinterest and Brougher stated in a collaborative announcement regarding the settlement. “Ms. Brougher commends the substantial progress Pinterest has made in enhancing its work environment and expresses optimism regarding Pinterest’s dedication to establishing a culture where all personnel feel valued and respected.”

Following Ms. Brougher’s public statements, Pinterest staff members participated in a walkout to demonstrate support for her allegations, as well as the accusations made by two former African American Pinterest employees. Prior to Ms. Brougher’s claims, Aerica Shimizu Banks and Ifeoma Ozoma brought forth accusations of racial discrimination against Pinterest.

Alongside the walkout, a company-wide petition gained traction, calling for comprehensive systemic reforms. These reforms included complete openness regarding advancement opportunities and employee retention rates, full transparency concerning compensation details, and a requirement that at least 25% of individuals within two reporting levels of the Chief Executive Officer be women and 8% be employees from underrepresented backgrounds.

In the time since, Pinterest has demonstrably implemented changes at the board of directors level. Shortly after the employee walkout, Pinterest announced the appointment of Andrea Wishom as the company’s inaugural African American board member. In October, Pinterest expanded its board with a second African American member, Salaam Coleman Smith.

Pinterest reports that it has also refined its recruitment and interviewing procedures to promote greater diversity among senior leadership, revised its diversity and inclusion training programs, and introduced an internal resource providing details on Pinterest’s compensation practices.