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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Borlase filed a wrongful termination and retaliation lawsuit against SF State and the California State University (CSU) system in San Francisco Superior Court. She accused them of failing to properly investigate hundreds of misconduct claims.

SF State Employee Faces Retaliation for Speaking Up About Ignored Misconduct Complaints

Imagine this: you are hired to address a backlog of discrimination and harassment complaints at a university. You take your job seriously, launch investigations and strive to create a safe space for…

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The long-running case alleging racial discrimination resulted in an undisclosed settlement in San Francisco federal court.

Long-Running Tesla Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Resolved with Settlement

Facing discrimination at work can be a daunting experience. Still, the recent settlement between Tesla and a former employee at the company shows that workers who stand up for their rights can…

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A former business development executive who worked at IBM and its spinoff company Kyndryl joined a lawsuit accusing the employers of age discrimination.

Kyndryl Employees Allege Age Discrimination Amid IT Firm’s Search for ‘New Blood’

A former business development executive who worked at IBM and its spinoff company Kyndryl joined a lawsuit accusing the employers of age discrimination. The original complaint was filed by a former Kyndryl…

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Tesla, Inc. has faced several lawsuits from workers alleging discriminatory treatment.

Insights from Tesla’s Settlement with Black Worker in Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

Tesla, Inc. has faced several lawsuits from workers alleging discriminatory treatment. In recent developments, the electric carmaker settled a significant racial discrimination case with a Black former employee. The lawsuit was filed…

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Despite existing protections to ensure fair treatment in the workplace, workers may still experience wage theft.

Wells Fargo Workers at Understaffed Branches Sue for Overtime Pay Violations

California overall has more robust labor laws than those at the federal level. Despite existing protections to ensure fair treatment in the workplace, workers may still experience wage theft. Wage and hour…

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Global staffing giant Adecco is facing a class-action lawsuit that alleges violations of California labor laws, including withholding pay from workers.

Adecco Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Failing to Pay Final Wages to Workers

Global staffing giant Adecco is facing a class-action lawsuit that alleges violations of California labor laws, including withholding pay from workers. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco Superior Court, accuses the company…

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A former employee of WestRock, a leading cardboard packaging manufacturer, has been awarded $9.5 million by a jury in a disability discrimination lawsuit.

WestRock Employee Wins $9.5 Million in Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

A former employee of WestRock, a leading cardboard packaging manufacturer, has been awarded $9.5 million by a jury in a disability discrimination lawsuit. The case sheds light on the challenges and unlawful…

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A San Francisco tech startup is facing several lawsuits filed by former employees, both women.

San Francisco Tech Startup Under Fire for Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination

The company culture at tech startups can commonly be characterized by a combination of informality, flexibility and innovation, along with a strong emphasis on collaboration. Startups tend to have less formal hierarchies…

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