EEOC Sues Tesla for Racial Harassment and Discrimination Against Black Workers

EEOC sued Tesla for allowing widespread racist harassment of Black workers and retaliation.
Black workers faced slurs, insults, graffiti; supervisors witnessed it but didn't stop it.
Black workers reported harassment to HR and management but Tesla failed to address it.
Tesla previously sued by state agency and ordered to pay Black ex-worker damages for discrimination.
EEOC seeking damages, back pay for affected workers, and reforms to Tesla's practices.

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Posted 9/28/2023, 7:47:54 PM

EEOC Sues Tesla for Racial Harassment and Discrimination Against Black Workers

EEOC sued Tesla for allowing widespread racist harassment of Black workers and retaliation.
Black workers faced slurs, insults, graffiti; supervisors witnessed it but didn't stop it.
Black workers reported harassment to HR and management but Tesla failed to address it.
Tesla previously sued by state agency and ordered to pay Black ex-worker damages for discrimination.
EEOC seeking damages, back pay for affected workers, and reforms to Tesla's practices.