California Department of Fair Employment and Housing

Fired Workers at Thompson Hollywood Hotel Allege Federal Unfair Labor Practices and Demand Their Jobs Back, Allege Racial Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

This week, UNITE HERE Local 11 filed a federal unfair labor practice charge alleging that former Thompson Hollywood hotel workers were unjustly fired after engaging in concerted protected labor activity at the hotel.

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  • This week, UNITE HERE Local 11 filed a federal unfair labor practice charge alleging that former Thompson Hollywood hotel workers were unjustly fired after engaging in concerted protected labor activity at the hotel.
  • One of the fired workers, Jae Redlich, and a former worker at the Thompson hotel, Earl Wintron, are traveling to the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement (LAGERS) pension fund meeting this Friday to share their experiences of mistreatment, racial discrimination, sexual harassment and disrespect at the hotel.
  • Machine Investment Group and Taconic Capital scheduled UCC foreclosure auctions for the Tommie Hollywood and Thompson Hollywood on December 21, 2022.
  • Depending on the results of the auction, Machine and Taconic may take over control of the entity that owns these properties.

McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP, Brings Sexual Harassment Suit Against California State University, Investigating the Systemic Culture of Silence Among Universities

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP, (MWA) – a national law firm representing Class Actions, Employment Law, and Racial & Economic Justice case matters – is bringing a Department of Fair Employment and Housing ("DFEH") claim against California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) over allegations that the university wronged an employee who was sexually harassed and assaulted at work and was not provided reasonable accommodations or fair treatment following the incident. MWA is currently investigating whether its client's mistreatment is endemic of a systemic culture of silence and minimization throughout the university's operations.

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  • MWA is currently investigating whether its client's mistreatment is endemic of a systemic culture of silence and minimization throughout the university's operations.
  • Upon her attempted return to work, being in the same department triggered unbearable fear and anxiety.
  • Richardson continues, "To our eyes, this could be more than just a one-off case of sexual assault or harassment.
  • We are investigating whether our client's treatment speaks to a potentially larger issue that permeates the university's culture.

California REALTORS® show commitment for National Fair Housing Month 2022

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Monday, April 11, 2022

promotes and advocates for fair housing every month, but each April, it celebrates the passage of the 1968 landmark Fair Housing Act, which was signed into law only seven days after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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  • promotes and advocates for fair housing every month, but each April, it celebrates the passage of the 1968 landmark Fair Housing Act, which was signed into law only seven days after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
    C.A.R.
  • is hosting for its members to commemorate Fair Housing Month is a Fair Housing and Diversity Forum on April 21.
  • Speakers include representatives from the National Fair Housing Alliance, National Association of REALTORS, Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California, California Department of Fair Employment and Housing and other nationally recognized fair housing experts and advocates.
  • Fair Housing Day offers attendees an opportunity to learn critical business tools, fair housing basics and how they can help promote greater access and fairness in housing for Californians from every community.

Game Developers Conference’s 10th Annual State of the Industry Survey Shows Insights Into New Trends, Including Growing Focus to Combat Toxicity, Blockchain, Metaverse, and Unionization

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

Since then, reports of systemic sexism, harassment, and other misconduct have surfaced about Activision Blizzard and other game companies.

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  • Since then, reports of systemic sexism, harassment, and other misconduct have surfaced about Activision Blizzard and other game companies.
  • This has started a trend of companies reaching out to address misconduct and toxicity within the game industry.
  • Interest in cryptocurrencies and NFTs grows, but game developers remain skeptical
    Two of the hottest, and polarizing, topics being debated in the game industry are cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
  • Every year after that, more developers reported working on a PlayStation game than are working on an Xbox game.

Lifshitz Law Firm, P.C. Announces Investigations of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQGS: ATVI), Ardelyx Inc. (NASDAQGM: ARDX), Iterum Therapeutics plc (NASDAQCM: ITRM), and Zymergen Inc. (NASDAQGS: ZY)

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Thursday, December 23, 2021

If you are an Activision Blizzard investor, and would like additional information about our investigation, please complete the Information Request Form or contact Joshua Lifshitz, Esq.

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  • If you are an Activision Blizzard investor, and would like additional information about our investigation, please complete the Information Request Form or contact Joshua Lifshitz, Esq.
  • If you are an ARDX investor, and would like additional information about our investigation, please complete the Information Request Form or contact Joshua Lifshitz, Esq.
  • If you are a Zymergen investor, and would like additional information about our investigation, please complete the Information Request Form or contact Joshua Lifshitz, Esq.
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Activision Blizzard (ATVI) Long-Term Investor Alert: Contact Johnson Fistel Regarding Investigation

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Recently, Activision was sued by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the U.S.

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  • Recently, Activision was sued by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the U.S.
  • The U.S. Securities Exchange Commission has also recently opened an investigation into the matter.
  • If you are interested in learning more about the investigation, please contact Jim Baker ( [email protected] )by email or phone at 619-814-4471.
  • Johnson Fistel, LLP is a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm with offices in California, New York, and Georgia.

Legal-Bay Lawsuit Funding Announces Renewed Focus on Wrongful Termination Cases

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Legal-Bay, the Pre-Settlement Funding Company, reports increased funding for victims of wrongful termination.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Legal-Bay, the Pre-Settlement Funding Company, reports increased funding for victims of wrongful termination.
  • In light of a recent lawsuit brought against popular gaming company Activision Blizzard, Legal-Bay is expanding their underwriting department to handle the increase in applications being filed by women.
  • California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) has filed suit against Activision Blizzard, alleging sexual harassment and gender discrimination against female employees.
  • The non-recourse lawsuit loans are risk-free, as the money does not need to be repaid should the recipient lose their case.

Statewide Gender and Race/Ethnicity Pay Gaps in California Exceed $46 Billion

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Trusaic , a leading regulatory compliance software company specializing in advanced pay equity analytics, has completed an analysis of California SB 973 pay data that shows an annual gender pay gap in 2020 of $46B and an even higher race/ethnicity annual gender pay gap of $61B.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Trusaic , a leading regulatory compliance software company specializing in advanced pay equity analytics, has completed an analysis of California SB 973 pay data that shows an annual gender pay gap in 2020 of $46B and an even higher race/ethnicity annual gender pay gap of $61B.
  • The executives and technicians job categories contributed over three times as much to the annualized gender pay gap.
  • Executives and officials & managers job categories contributed over twice as much to the gender pay gap relative to these job categories' employee proportions of the California workforce.
  • Adjusting for industry size, PSTS had the largest annual gender pay gap per employee of about $7,800, followed closely by manufacturing with an annual gender pay gap per employee of about $7,000.

ATVI FINAL DEADLINE TOMORROW: ROSEN, A TOP RANKED LAW FIRM, Encourages Activision Blizzard, Inc. Investors with Losses to Secure Counsel Before Important Monday Deadline in Securities Class Action – ATVI

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Sunday, October 3, 2021

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Activision Blizzard class action, go to http://www.rosenlegal.com/cases-register-2129.html or call Phillip Kim, Esq.

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  • WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Activision Blizzard class action, go to http://www.rosenlegal.com/cases-register-2129.html or call Phillip Kim, Esq.
  • WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles.
  • The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation.
  • 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017.

ACTIVISION DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Activision To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

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Sunday, October 3, 2021

If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 investing in Activision stock or options between August 4, 2016 and July 27, 2021 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext.

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  • If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 investing in Activision stock or options between August 4, 2016 and July 27, 2021 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext.
  • Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading minority and Woman-owned national securities law firm with offices in New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia.
  • Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
  • Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Activisions conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.