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Microsoft reaches settlement in California over claims it punished employees for taking protected time off ========== Microsoft has agreed to pay $14.4 million to settle claims that the company unfairly treated California employees who took protected time off. The settlement money will go to affected employees. Managers and human-resources workers will receive training if a judge approves the proposed settlement. According to the complaint, Microsoft doesn't do enough to stop managers from taking protected leave into consideration when assessing an employee's' "impact," a factor that's involved in the calculation of annual bonuses, promotions, stock awards, and merit increases. Microsoft employs around 6,700 people in California out of its total workforce of 221,000. As part of the settlement, Microsoft will provide training to managers and human-resources employees and will be monitored for compliance. Employees have reported feeling worried about retaliation after asking for protected leave. Microsoft disputes the agency's claims. #Microsoft #Settlement #ProtectedTimeOff #California #Employees https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/03/microsoft-to-settle-case-on-protected-leave-for-california-employees.html