The notice provides information about the settlement (described in the "Consent Decree") in the lawsuit California Civil Rights Department v. Microsoft Corp., brought by the California Civil Rights Department ("CRD") on behalf of employees employed by Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”) in California.
You received the notice because records show that you were an employee who worked at Microsoft in California and took one or more leaves of absence protected by California and/or federal law from May 13, 2017 to August 9, 2024 (the “Settlement Period”). This means that you are a part of the group of people potentially covered by the Consent Decree, called the “Covered Workers.”
The notice gives you a summary of the terms of the Consent Decree, explains what rights Covered Workers have, and helps Covered Workers make informed decisions about what action they can take.
Enclosed with the notice is a settlement check being offered to you in exchange for a release of certain claims you may have that CRD sought to advance on your behalf and on behalf of the group of Covered Workers in this lawsuit. The release of claims form is also enclosed. If you accept this offer by cashing or depositing the enclosed check, you are agreeing to the terms of the enclosed release form, which means that you forfeit your right to initiate your own lawsuit for the released claims.
The notice is an important legal document, and we recommend that you read all of it. If you have questions or need assistance, please email info@ProtectedLeaveSettlement.com or call 877-930-0968.