Fired SpaceX workers sue Elon Musk for sexist ‘Dark Ages’ culture: ‘Runs company as…’

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Elon Musk of fostering a sexist "Dark Ages" culture at the company, according to an AFP report. The civil complaint, lodged in a Los Angeles court, claims the workers were terminated after they published an open letter expressing their concerns and urging SpaceX's board to distance itself from Musk.“Elon Musk trumpets SpaceX as the leader to a brave new world of space travel," the court filing states.

“But (he) runs his company in the Dark Ages -- treating women as sexual objects to be evaluated on their bra size, bombarding the workplace with lewd sexual banter, and offering the reprise to those who challenge the 'Animal House' environment that if they don't like it they can seek employment elsewhere."Also Read | India vs USA: Why USA was given ‘stop-clock penalty’ at the T20 World Cup qualifier | ExplainedThe lawsuit accuses Musk and SpaceX of sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Laurie Burgess, the plaintiffs' attorney, stated, “Musk thinks he's above the law.

We look forward to holding Musk accountable for his actions at trial."The fired employees have already filed a complaint with the US National Labor Relations Board, which has been delayed by a lawsuit from Musk aiming to derail it.Also Read | Elon Musk reveals changes to ‘likes’ privacy policy on X; netizens say ’pointless update’In a statement, Plaintiff Paige Holland-Thielen said, “Filing this suit marks an important milestone in our quest for justice, for holding leadership accountable, and for implementing responsible changes in workplace policies for our colleagues at SpaceX who continue to toil in a hostile work environment. We hope that this lawsuit encourages our colleagues to stay strong and to keep fighting for a