EEOC Sues Tesla for Racial Discrimination and Harassment of Black Workers at California Factory

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Tesla for allowing racial harassment and discrimination against Black workers at its California factory since 2015.
The lawsuit alleges Black workers endured racial slurs, hostility, and were denied promotions and retaliated against for complaining.
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing has also sued Tesla over racial discrimination complaints at the factory.
Female Tesla workers have filed separate lawsuits alleging sexual harassment at the same factory.
The EEOC lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for affected workers and orders for Tesla to take steps to curb racism at the facility.

aljazeera.com

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Posted 9/29/2023, 6:17:38 AM