Black Worker Wins $10 Million in Stanford Health Care Racial Harassment Case

Workplaces should be places of professionalism and mutual respect. Yet, for some workers, they become environments where discrimination and harassment thrive unchecked. For one health care worker at Stanford Health Care, her…

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Disney says ‘let it go’ to anti-poaching lawsuit with $100 million settlement

Disney says ‘let it go’ to anti-poaching lawsuit with $100 million settlement

Disney may be giving joy to millions of people through its films. However, some of the studio’s policies have left employees feeling unhappy and frustrated. In an unusual move for a company…

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Cheerleaders accuse NFL of conspiracy to suppress wages

Cheerleaders accuse NFL of conspiracy to suppress wages

With their fluffy pompoms, big smiles and infectious energy, cheerleaders always look fabulous during their performances. However, few people know about the hard work and hours of rehearsals that go into perfecting…

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Transit board to pay $8 million to Muni operators in overtime lawsuit

Transit board to pay $8 million to Muni operators in overtime lawsuit

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) approved an $8 million settlement in an overtime lawsuit brought by the city’s Muni operators. Lead plaintiff Darryl A. Stitt, a former Muni operator, filed…

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California State University employee files discrimination lawsuit

California State University employee files discrimination lawsuit

A former administrative support assistant at California State University (CSU), Sacramento, said she was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for complaining about racial discrimination and her employer’s failure to pay overtime. Lucelina Arias-Melendez filed…

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Costco drivers win $2 million in wage and overtime lawsuit

Costco drivers win $2 million in wage and overtime lawsuit

A $2 million settlement provided drivers for Costco Wholesale Corp. with some long-awaited relief in a wage and hour dispute. Lead plaintiff Douglas Thompson sued the retailer on behalf of 882 current and…

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Spec Formliners sued for gender-based pay discrimination

Spec Formliners sued for gender-based pay discrimination

A concrete liner company based in Santa Ana, California, has been accused of paying a female sales representative less than a male coworker doing the same job. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity…

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California Nike employees seek overtime pay for bag checks

California Nike employees seek overtime pay for bag checks

Nike retail workers in California have filed an unpaid overtime lawsuit to recover lost wages from time spent waiting for mandatory security and bag checks. The employees brought the complaint against Nike…

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Wal-Mart truck drivers win $54 million in minimum wage lawsuit

Wal-Mart truck drivers win $54 million in minimum wage lawsuit

A federal jury awarded hundreds of Wal-Mart truck drivers in California $54 million in damages. The drivers had filed a lawsuit that accused the retail giant of failing to pay them minimum…

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