Articles Posted in Employment Law

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…

Video Game Company Settles Claims of Sexual Harassment and Employment Discrimination Updated: Published by:

Activision Blizzard agreed to pay a settlement to alleged victims of discrimination and harassment in its workforce, while improving its culture by changing its policies and practices.

Former Apple Employee Alleges Workplace Violations and Wrongful Termination Updated: Published by:

The National Labor Relations Board and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are investigating complaints against the tech giant, which also may face a wrongful termination lawsuit by a former senior manager.

Video Game Companies Face Sexual Harassment Allegations in California Updated: Published by:

Male employees, supervisors, and executives may have routinely harassed female employees, while refusing to promote qualified women, paying them less than similarly situated men, and preventing them from complaining about workplace misconduct.

Uber Accidentally Offers to Provide Health Insurance to Drivers Outside California Updated: Published by:

Rideshare drivers are classified as independent contractors rather than employees, so they are not entitled to health care coverage through Uber except in California, as provided by a distinctive state law.