Whistleblower Claims Retaliation and Wrongful Termination Over Inflated AI Revenue Projections at Meta

An employee filed a complaint against tech giant Meta in a recent lawsuit, stating she received threats followed by dismissal for questioning company policies. Yuet-Peng Cheong claimed she received multiple retaliatory actions…

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Discrimination in hiring is not always easy to spot, especially when disguised behind so-called business reasons.

Bay Area Job Seeker Sues 49ers’ Eyewear Partner for National Origin Discrimination

In today’s job market, many employers tout their commitment to diversity and inclusivity, yet the reality for some job seekers can be starkly different. Discrimination in hiring is not always easy to…

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Let’s look closer at a lawsuit that United Airlines is facing for racial discrimination and harassment at San Francisco International Airport.

United Airlines Sued for Alleged Racist and Sexist Workplace Culture in San Francisco

A workplace should be a space where employees feel valued and respected, yet some workers continue to face discrimination and harassment on the job. Unfortunately, allegations of toxic work environments are not…

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Despite the promises of flexibility and independence touted by gig companies, the reality for many workers often falls short of expectations.

California Gig Workers Struggle to Earn a Living Wage, Study Says

For years, delivery workers and rideshare drivers have been trying to navigate the complex laws of California’s gig economy. Over 1.4 million people across the state are gig workers for app-based companies…

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In a recent case, three former Zurich American Insurance Company employees in Northern California were awarded more than $80 million in damages after being wrongfully terminated for taking “off-the-record” paid time off.

Insurance Company Workers Fired for Off-the-Record Time Off Get $80 Million

In a recent case, three former Zurich American Insurance Company employees in Northern California were awarded more than $80 million in damages after being wrongfully terminated for taking “off-the-record” paid time off….

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In a case investigated by the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), Microsoft agreed to pay a $14.4 million settlement to resolve claims of discriminatory practices.

Microsoft Agrees to $14.4 Million Settlement for Discriminating Against Workers Who Took Medical Leave

Taking time off work to care for a newborn, recover from a health condition or support an ill family member is often not just a choice but a necessity. These moments in…

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The secretive, all-male private club has been accused of wage theft and denying workers legally mandated breaks.

Former Cook at Secretive Club in San Francisco Alleges Wage Theft and Break Violations

Labor disputes can occur at any workplace in California, but those involving high-profile organizations often draw more attention. San Francisco’s exclusive Bohemian Club is again under scrutiny for employment violations. The secretive,…

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Humphry Slocombe, a well-known Bay Area ice cream company, is facing a class-action lawsuit over multiple wage and hour violations. Filed by former delivery driver Alfonso Martinez, the complaint alleges a pattern of wage violations and interrupted meal breaks.

Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream Delivery Drivers Sue Over Unpaid Wages and Denied Breaks

California labor laws are designed to protect employees’ rights to fair pay and proper breaks across all workplaces. However, many workers still find themselves in difficult situations where their rights are overlooked…

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For one health care worker at Stanford Health Care, her struggle with racial discrimination, harassment and retaliation within her workplace led to a years-long legal battle.

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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