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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California’s reputation for strong worker protections extends to its labor laws, which guarantee timely payment of all wages, including commissions. Despite such laws, workers may still struggle with unpaid commissions in various ways.

Crucial Steps to Take When Dealing with Unpaid Commissions in California

California’s reputation for strong worker protections extends to its labor laws, which guarantee timely payment of all wages, including commissions. Despite such laws, workers may still struggle with unpaid commissions in various…

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A former senior director said the company unlawfully fired her while she was taking leave for a “serious health crisis.”

Former Senior Director Sues Salesforce for Wrongful Termination During Health Crisis

Tech companies are often in the news over allegations of discrimination, harassment, and other workplace misconduct brought forward by their employees. The latest employer to be named in a lawsuit is Salesforce….

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The City of San Francisco sued Qwick, a hospitality staffing startup, for worker misclassification and wage theft in September 2023.

San Francisco’s $2.1 Million Settlement with Qwick Puts Spotlight on Worker Misclassification

Worker misclassification is a persistent issue in the hospitality industry and the broader gig economy. Misclassification occurs when employers classify workers as independent contractors rather than employees, often to get around labor…

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A recent lawsuit centers on an employee’s alleged wrongful termination amid employer decisions driven by financial motives.

Former Twitter Security Chief Sues X for Wrongful Termination and Retaliation

When large companies prioritize profits above all else, worker rights often fall by the wayside. A recent lawsuit centers on an employee’s alleged wrongful termination amid employer decisions driven by financial motives….

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Discrimination based on a worker’s race and age are among the most common types of unlawful treatment reported in the workplace. A recent lawsuit highlights yet another form of employment discrimination — pregnancy discrimination.

Rancho Gordo Temp Worker Wins $250,000 in Pregnancy Discrimination and Wrongful Termination Case

Many different types of employment discrimination are illegal under California labor laws. Discrimination based on a worker’s race and age are among the most common types of unlawful treatment reported in the…

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Fresno Farm Contractor and Growers Cited $1.9 Million for Wage Theft Affecting Hundreds of Workers

Wage theft is commonly reported in the restaurant industry, but it also occurs in many other types of jobs across California. The agricultural sector in Fresno County was recently hit with allegations…

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Young fast food workers subject to harassment at work

Bay Area Popeyes Case Puts Focus on Workplace Sexual Harassment

Two Bay Area women filed claims against Popeyes, alleging sexual harassment during their employment at a franchise location in Oakland. The complaints, filed on Aug. 11, accused the company of failing to…

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Worker Wins $20 Million From San Francisco Marriott Marquis in Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

A San Francisco jury awarded a former Marriott Marquis employee $20 million in damages after finding that the hotel failed to provide reasonable accommodations for his disability. The verdict was announced in…

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