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California State Trial Tests Tesla’s Defense of Fremont Factory Racism Allegations

A bench trial began in Oakland on October 6, 2026, regarding a lawsuit filed by the California Civil Rights Department against Tesla. The state alleges that Black employees at Tesla’s Fremont plant faced systemic racial harassment, pay disparities, and segregation between 2018 and 2024. The trial is significant because it bypasses private arbitration clauses, allowing the state to seek uncapped damages. Tesla denies the claims, arguing that it disciplines offenders and that the state is unfairly targeting the company. The case is part of a broader pattern of discrimination lawsuits against Tesla, including a federal EEOC case and previous individual verdicts.

via The Guardian|

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business2 years ago•1 min saved

Activision Settles Workplace Discrimination Lawsuits for Millions

Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay approximately $50 million to settle a workplace discrimination lawsuit filed by California's Civil Rights Department (CRD). The lawsuit alleged that the gaming company discriminated against women employees by denying them promotion opportunities and underpaying them. As part of the settlement, Activision will take steps to ensure fair pay and promotion practices and provide monetary relief to affected women employees and contract workers in California. The settlement agreement also states that no court or independent investigation has substantiated allegations of systemic or widespread sexual harassment at Activision Blizzard.

via Reuters|

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business2 years ago•2 min saved

Activision Blizzard Settles Workplace Discrimination Claims for $54 Million

Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay approximately $54 million to settle workplace discrimination claims brought by California's civil rights agency on behalf of women employed by the video game maker. The settlement resolves allegations of gender discrimination, including denial of promotion opportunities and unequal pay. The company also agreed to implement fair pay and promotion practices. This settlement follows previous settlements with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission over similar allegations.

via The Associated Press|

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business2 years ago•2 min saved

Activision Blizzard Settles Discrimination Lawsuit for $54 Million

Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay a $54 million settlement to resolve a sex discrimination lawsuit filed in 2021. The settlement, subject to court approval, will see the company pay up to $46.75 million to female employees who claimed unequal pay between 2015 and 2020. The California Civil Rights Department found no evidence of systemic sexual harassment at the company and stated that CEO Bobby Kotick and the board were not implicated. As part of the agreement, Activision Blizzard will take steps to ensure fair pay and promotion practices. Microsoft's recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard makes it the second-largest game publisher by revenue.

via Video Games Chronicle|

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Activision Blizzard Settles Gender Discrimination Lawsuit for $54 Million

Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay approximately $54 million to settle a major gender discrimination lawsuit filed by the California Civil Rights Department (CRD). The settlement, subject to court approval, includes additional measures to ensure fair pay and promotion practices at the company. The settlement fund will provide monetary relief to women who were employed by or contracting at Activision Blizzard between October 2015 and December 2020. If approved, around $45 million will go directly to compensating workers, with any excess funds distributed to charitable organizations focused on advancing women in video games and tech or promoting awareness of gender equality issues in the workplace. The lawsuit, which accused Activision Blizzard of fostering a discriminatory culture, was one of the factors behind Microsoft's acquisition of the company.

via IGN|

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