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Starbucks Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Based on Diversity Policies Updated: Published by:

The restaurant chain sought to boost diversity in its workforce and its contracts after the Black Lives Matter movement, but a conservative shareholder argues that these policies violated federal and state discrimination laws.

California Flight Attendants Win Meal and Rest Break Battle With Alaska Airlines Updated: Published by:

The Supreme Court refused to review a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that California flight attendants are entitled to the protections of state labor laws on intrastate flights.

California Fails to Block EEOC Sexual Harassment Settlement With Video Game Maker Updated: Published by:

The state argued that the modest settlement award in the federal case would allow Activision Blizzard to minimize its losses in a parallel state case based on allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination.

Judge Rules That Alaska Illegally Fired Assistant Attorney General for Criticizing Trump Updated: Published by:

The First Amendment provides certain protections for freedom of speech and association to which government employees may be entitled despite the nature of their jobs.

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Sony Interactive Entertainment Alleges Gender Discrimination and Bias Updated: Published by:

On Monday, November 22, 2021, a class action lawsuit was filed against Sony Interactive Entertainment. The complaint alleges that Sony "tolerates and cultivates" a workplace environment that discriminates against female employees.

Wrongfully Terminated Walmart Pharmacist Awarded $27 Million Judgment Updated: Published by:

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, the Honorable Jesus G. Bernal of the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, awarded Afrouz Nikmanesh a $27 million judgment in her wrongful termination lawsuit against Walmart. Nikmanesh, a pharmacist formerly employed by Walmart, alleged that the retail giant fired her in retaliation for…