In a lawsuit against one of the largest entertainment companies in the world, a former employee is alleging that she and other women were denied deserved promotions and ignored by male managers. She also alleges that management at Sony fired her in retaliation for...
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Year: 2021
Rivian Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Sheds Light on How Toxic Male-Dominated Cultures Impact Women in Leadership
Rivian Automotive is fast becoming a leader among domestic electric vehicle manufacturers. Backed by both Amazon and Ford, the Irvine-based company went public last week. But a lawsuit alleging gender discrimination sheds light on the toxic inner workings of the...
Tesla to pay $137 million to a former contractor for racial harassment
Earlier this month, a federal jury told Tesla to pay a former Black contractor, Owen Diaz, $137 million for racial harassment. $6.9 million of the award is for emotional distress, and $130 million is for punitive damages. One of Diaz’s lawyers, Larry Organ, said he...
Is Facebook’s Advertising Algorithm Illegally Perpetuating Gender Discrimination?
Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) evaluated Facebook’s advertising platform, examining whether a user’s gender influenced their likelihood of seeing certain job postings on the social media site. USC’s findings suggest that the algorithm’s...
What Does the “Silenced No More Act” Mean for California Workers?
Earlier this month, SB 331, more popularly known as the “Silenced No More Act,” passed the California state legislature. The bill will now proceed to Governor Gavin Newsom to be signed into law. If signed, the law will go into effect at the beginning of 2022,...
Will 2021 be a Record Year for Federal Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuits?
Shockingly, data shows that the number of federal pregnancy discrimination lawsuits has been steadily increasing since 2016. 2021 is currently on-track to become another record year. Surprisingly, the increasing number of federal pregnancy discrimination lawsuits does...
AMG Represents Two Women Who Have Accused New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of Sexual Harassment
Attorney Gloria Allred of Allred Maroko & Goldberg represents two of the eleven women who have accused New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, and/or inappropriate physical touchings, and retaliation. Cuomo announced his resignation on August 10 after...
Can Activision Blizzard Reverse its Culture of Harassment and Inequality?
On July 20th, California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) filed a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard alleging years of misconduct. The popular gaming company behind World of Warcraft and Candy Crush faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment,...
Both Microsoft and its Founder Have a Poor History of Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Female Microsoft employees have reported numerous instances of sexual misconduct over the past few decades. Recently, allegations of improper workplace misconduct have surfaced against its co-founder Bill Gates, known globally as the billionaire philanthropist and...
70% of Oncologists Suffered Workplace Sexual Harassment in the Last Year
The Journal of Clinical Oncology surveyed practicing oncologists, oncology residents, and fellows to determine the prevalence of workplace sexual harassment in their field. 271 medical professionals completed the journal’s Sexual Experiences Questionnaire. 56% of...