Microsoft will pay $14M to settle allegations it discriminated against employees who took leave

Global software giant Microsoft Corp. will pay $14.4 million in California to settle allegations that it discriminated against employees who took protected leave from work Microsoft will pay $14M to settle allegations it discriminated against employees who took leave SAN FRANCISCO -- Microsoft Corp. has agreed to pay $14.4 million to settle allegations that the global software giant retaliated and discriminated against employees who took protected leave, including parental and disability, the California Civil Rights Department announced Wednesday. The proposed settlement stems from a multi-year investigation by the California agency...