Microsoft Agrees to $14.4 Million Settlement Over Discrimination Claims

California's Civil Rights Department finds Microsoft penalized employees for taking protected leave, disproportionately affecting women and people with disabilities.

Settlement addresses allegations of retaliation against workers taking parental, disability, or family-care leave.
Affected employees faced lower bonuses, unfavorable reviews, and limited promotion opportunities.
Microsoft to hire an independent consultant to review and recommend policy changes.
Training for managers and HR staff to prevent future discrimination included in the agreement.
Nearly all settlement funds to go to eligible current and former employees.