Tesla Sued by Federal Agency Over Alleged Racial Harassment of Black Workers at California Plant

Tesla sued by federal civil rights agency for allowing severe harassment of Black workers at California assembly plant. Claims include racist slurs, graffiti, and retaliation against those reporting issues.
Lawsuit adds to previous discrimination claims by California state agency and employee lawsuits. Follows failed talks after agency raised concerns.
Seeks damages for workers, orders to overhaul anti-discrimination policies. Tesla fighting similar claims from state agency.
Comes as Tesla battles lawsuits by individual workers over racial harassment, including pending third trial for ex-employee awarded $3.2 million.
Lawsuit is class action on behalf of Black factory workers alleging mistreatment. About 240 workers seeking to join case.

theguardian.com

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