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Female Employees Sue Amazon Over Gender Discrimination and Retaliation
Employers have a responsibility to foster a work environment free from discrimination. California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protects employees from discrimination based on several personal characteristics, such as race, gender,…
EEOC Sues California Moving Company for Age Discrimination Based on Hiring of Student Athletes
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against Meathead Movers, a moving company based in Fresno, California. The lawsuit claims that since at least 2017, the company…
Lawsuit Against California State University Underscores Challenges of Proving Discrimination Claims
Employment lawsuits involving discrimination and harassment are often complex, as highlighted by the recent case of Martin v. Board of Trustees of the California State University (CSU). Many workers facing unlawful treatment…
Former San Francisco Police Officer Gets $455K in Racial Discrimination Case
In a city that prides itself on diversity and progressive values, it is disheartening when instances of discrimination and harassment arise in San Francisco workplaces. California law allows workers to pursue compensation…
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…
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…
Bay Area Fire District Pays $100,000 Settlement for Withdrawing Job Offer Based on Applicant’s Criminal Record
The Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District (MOFD) agreed to pay nearly $97,500 to settle a case brought against it by a job applicant. The settlement, announced by the California Civil Rights Department, stems…
Deaf FedEx Package Handler Gets $2 Million in Disability Discrimination Case
A former package handler at FedEx Ground who is deaf won a $2 million jury award in a disability discrimination lawsuit. The case highlights the need for employers to proactively address workers’…
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