Posted 9/21/2023, 5:01:49 PM

Former Black TikTok Employees Allege Racial Discrimination and Retaliation in EEOC Complaint

Two former Black TikTok employees filed an EEOC complaint alleging racial discrimination and retaliation after complaining.
The employees say they faced higher sales quotas, lower salaries, and other unfair treatment compared to white peers.
One employee was referred to as a "black snake" by her supervisor.
TikTok had pledged greater diversity after facing criticism, but the employees say retaliation persists.
The complaint alleges a "systemic problem" of discrimination in tech and large companies.

usatoday.com

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