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Tech Company Sued for Discrimination After Firing Worker Who Requested Medical Leave
Losing your job is hard enough, and it can feel especially unfair if it happens right after you request time off for health or family reasons. California law protects workers from being…
Restaurant Controversy: Injured Sous Chef Claims Unlawful Firing Over Medical Leave
Getting hurt at work shouldn’t mean losing your job. Some California workers, however, find themselves pushed out after asking for time off or reasonable accommodations to help them continue working. In many…
Whistleblower Claims Retaliation and Wrongful Termination Over Inflated AI Revenue Projections at Meta
An employee filed a complaint against tech giant Meta in a recent lawsuit, stating she received threats followed by dismissal for questioning company policies. Yuet-Peng Cheong claimed she received multiple retaliatory actions…
Fired for Raising Concerns at Work? What the Hint Water Case Reveals About Retaliation
Workplace disputes can arise at any level of a company, even at the very top. A lawsuit filed against flavored water brand Hint, Inc. underscores how even high-ranking executives can face retaliation…
Insurance Company Workers Fired for Off-the-Record Time Off Get $80 Million
In a recent case, three former Zurich American Insurance Company employees in Northern California were awarded more than $80 million in damages after being wrongfully terminated for taking “off-the-record” paid time off….
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…
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…
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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