If my favorite company were faced with a public lawsuit where they were accused of widespread discrimination, this would most definitely affect the way I felt about the company. The outstanding claim of discrimination would change the way I felt about the company because I would not want to support a company that allows discrimination. The discrimination claim would influence my decision to support the company by no longer buying or visiting. A company that has claims of discrimination is not honorable. Many companies often mention that they do not discriminate against their employees or their customers. A company that goes against its words is a company that can also take advantage of its customers. A company should be honorable in its words to help establish trust with its customers to keep them coming back.
The claim of discrimination would change if I were to apply to work for that company in the future. It would change my decision to apply to the company because I would not want to be in a work environment where discrimination is acceptable and seen as normal to do or display. One needs to do their research on the company they are applying a position to. A company that is associated with unethical claims can reflect how one will be treated in the workforce. I would not want to have to worry if I am going to see discrimination occur in the workplace or if someone is going to discriminate against me. A work environment should be free from discrimination; discrimination should not be displayed in society, so why should it be acceptable to display in the workplace? Overall, the claim of widespread discrimination would heavily influence my view and opinion of the company, and whether I would apply to work there.