MICROSOFT WILL PAY $14M TO SETTLE ALLEGATIONS IT DISCRIMINATED AGAINST EMPLOYEES WHO TOOK LEAVE
Techlife News|July 06, 2024
Microsoft Corp. has agreed to pay $14.4 million to settle allegations that the global software giant retaliated and discriminated against employees who took protected leave, including parental and disability, the California Civil Rights Department announced Wednesday.
MICROSOFT WILL PAY $14M TO SETTLE ALLEGATIONS IT DISCRIMINATED AGAINST EMPLOYEES WHO TOOK LEAVE

The proposed settlement stems from a multiyear investigation by the California agency and the consent decree is subject to approval in state court in Santa Clara County, where the Redmond, Washington-based company has an office.

The state agency, which launched its investigation in 2020, alleged that employees who took leave from work due to pregnancy or disability, or to bond with a new baby or care for a sick family member, received lower bonuses and unfavorable performance reviews.

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