T.J. Maxx Workers in California Sue for Missed Breaks and Unpaid Sick Leave

California workers benefit from some of the strongest labor laws in the country, which are designed to ensure fair treatment on the job. However, some employers still commit employment violations despite these…

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Three employees in the research and strategy division at Amazon recently took a stand against alleged gender discrimination and retaliation at the company.

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,…

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against Meathead Movers, a moving company based in Fresno, California.

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…

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Many workers facing unlawful treatment at work believe that having a genuine and legitimate claim against their employer is enough to secure justice. However, what they may not realize is that the intricacies of employment law require more than just the merits of their case.

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…

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A former police officer recently received a $455,000 settlement from the City of San Francisco in a lawsuit. The case, filed in San Francisco County Superior Court, alleged racial discrimination and harassment based on his Muslim faith and Afghan background.

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…

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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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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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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…

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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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