Grubhub Agrees to Pay $24.75 Million in Worker Misclassification Case

Food delivery service Grubhub recently agreed to pay $24.75 million to resolve claims that it misclassified its delivery drivers as independent contractors and that it should have classified them as employees. Grubhub’s…

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As companies like Uber and Lyft continue to dominate the gig economy, their practices and policies face increased scrutiny.

Uber and Lyft Drivers Drop Price-Fixing Lawsuit: A Turning Point in the Gig Economy?

The gig economy has transformed the nature of work in recent years, offering flexibility and independence to millions of workers in California and beyond. However, this new model has also sparked significant…

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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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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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