Time Warner Cable New York City LLC settled a dispute with a union, leading the National Labor Relations Board to vacate its previous ruling on an unfair labor practice claim.

Time Warner Cable settled claims of race- and gender-based hiring discrimination in North and South Carolina by paying $745,000, resulting in a five-year pause of DOL anti-discrimination audits. The settlement, affecting over 2,800 individuals, raises serious concerns about the company’s commitment to fair labor practices and accountability.

Time Warner Cable will pay $745,000 in back wages to nearly 3,000 workers as a result of a settlement for hiring discrimination allegations against African Americans and women in the Carolinas. This settlement, following a U.S. Department of Labor evaluation, addresses long-standing discriminatory practices and provides remedial relief for the affected employees.

On February 26, 2019, a federal appeals court cleared AT&T's $81 billion acquisition of Time Warner, dismissing the Trump administration's claims that the merger would harm consumers and reduce competition. The decision both repudiated attempts at political interference while raising concerns about long-term media consolidation.

In November 2017, the Trump administration intervened to block the proposed AT&T-Time Warner merger, a move widely seen as politically motivated due to President Trump’s public disdain for CNN—a key asset of Time Warner. The action, highlighted by The Atlantic, underscores the risks of politicized regulatory interference in media mergers and the broader implications for press freedom.

Time Warner finds itself at the center of a politically charged dispute as the U.S. government challenges AT&T's $85 billion acquisition bid. The controversy centers on allegations that the merger review process is being weaponized to target Time Warner-owned CNN, with critics suggesting political motivations from the Trump administration. This situation places Time Warner in a defensive position against authoritarian interference in media.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s OFCCP reached an Early Resolution Conciliation Agreement with Time Warner Cable, LLC following allegations of discriminatory hiring practices at several establishments. The agreement mandates remedial measures including monetary settlements, job offers, and enhanced compliance steps to address disparities affecting female and black or African American applicants.

Time Warner’s Pathfinder platform hosted the Unabomber Manifesto, a document whose radical content has been appropriated by extremist groups and set the template for later internet manifestos following violent attacks.