PG&E Employee Sues For Race Discrimination and Retaliation
A longtime PG&E employee sued the utility company for discrimination, claiming he was subjected to a hostile work environment based on his race. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court…
California Lawsuit Alleges Toxic Workplace at Activision Blizzard
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) recently sued one of the world’s largest video game publishers for sexual harassment, discrimination and unequal pay. The lawsuit has sent shockwaves throughout…
Oakland Restaurant Settles Wage Theft Lawsuit With Former Workers
Certain types of workplaces are more prone to wage theft, and the restaurant industry is one of them. Not being paid minimum wage, being forced to work without any breaks and not…
UPS Workers File Proposed Class-Action Lawsuit Over Systemic Job Bias Against Women
Three women filed a lawsuit accusing their employer, United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS), of systematically discriminating against them and other employees based on age, gender and disability. The company allegedly violated California…
Six Women Sue Tesla For Sexual Harassment at Fremont Factory
Six current and former female employees filed separate lawsuits accusing Tesla of enabling a workplace culture of “rampant” sexual harassment at its factory in Fremont, California. The company allegedly created a work…
Bay Area Burger King Franchisee cited $1.9 Million For Wage Theft
Fast food restaurants are notorious for their aggressive cost-cutting measures to boost profits, which often result in workers not being paid the full wages they are owed. It is important to hold…
Former Walmart Pharmacist Gets 27 Million Dollars in Retaliation Lawsuit
A former Walmart pharmacist was awarded $27.5 million in damages after the District Court of Central California found the company wrongfully terminated her in retaliation for complaining about noncompliance issues. She and…
Employee Sues San Jose Bank For Racial Discrimination
A former employee filed a lawsuit against Heritage Bank of Commerce, San Jose, California, alleging racial discrimination. Filed in Alameda County Superior Court, the complaint accused the employer of harassment and unequal…
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