 Seniority will be awarded to these new hires, dating back to 1995, as well as back contributions.Class members who are not hired as a result of this ruling will be compensated for this discrimination at least $5,000 per person.In total, the City of Chicago is liable for up to $50 million in reparations, as well as an additional $500,000 in lost wages for every additional month that legal activity continues.