The lawsuit alleges that Southwest Airlines has barred its Oakland employees from utilizing their earned paid sick leave and has retaliated against those who attempted to do so. City Attorney Barbara Parker emphasizes the commitment of Oakland to protect workers' rights, ensuring compliance from all employers.
In 2020, Southwest agreed to a settlement with the city after complaints detailed that accrued sick leave was being erased annually rather than carried forward, impacting workers' entitlements. The current suit claims violations of this agreement persist and affect thousands of workers.
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