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by ocdtrekkie 3463 days ago
And this would be a choice by the lawyers in how to file this case, as opposed to some sort of civil suit.
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See paragraph 66:

> Because Google requires Googlers to waive their right to seek class-wide injunctive relief for Google’s illegal conduct, the only effective remedy to address Google’s illegal conduct is the aggressive and full imposition of penalties under the Private Attorneys General Act.

I'd be quite curious if that clause would hold up in court. Forcing employees to give up their right to seek relief for employer misconduct almost certainly is illegal... right?