AARP Study Reveals Ongoing Struggles Against Workplace Age Discrimination

Age discrimination remains a persistent issue in workplaces, particularly for workers aged 50 and older. A study by AARP revealed that six in 10 workers over 50 have witnessed or experienced subtle…

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Former Oakland Police Chief Wins Wrongful Termination, Whistleblower Case

A jury determined that Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for complaining about departmental misconduct. She was fired in 2020 after blowing the whistle on alleged corruption by…

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Bay Area Care Homes Fined For Unpaid Overtime and Other Wage Violations

Workers should be paid for all hours worked, including any overtime pay they have earned. When an employer fails to pay overtime properly or at an incorrect rate, they can be held…

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Zendesk Accused of Gender Discrimination Against Women Tech Workers

A Bay Area tech company is facing two lawsuits for allegedly fostering a work culture of harassment and gender discrimination. Both lawsuits were filed in the Superior Court of California in San…

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DoorDash Workers in San Francisco to Receive 5.3 Million Dollar Settlement

A lawsuit between DoorDash and the city of San Francisco has been resolved with a $5.325 million settlement. The food delivery company was accused of misclassifying workers and not paying them certain…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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