US agency files lawsuit against Tesla over alleged harassment of Black factory workers

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Tesla Inc. The lawsuit alleges that Tesla has allowed the persistent harassment of Black employees at its main assembly plant in Fremont, California. These allegations closely resemble cases brought forward by both the state and Tesla's own employees.

As reported by Reuters, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has initiated the lawsuit in a federal court in California. According to the lawsuit, it is claimed that from 2015 to the present, Black workers at the Tesla plant have frequently experienced racist slurs and offensive graffiti, including symbols such as swastikas and nooses. According to the lawsuit filed by the EEOC, Tesla has neglected to properly investigate complaints regarding racist behaviour and has taken actions such as terminating or retaliating against employees who reported harassment.

This lawsuit introduces federal charges in addition to the discrimination claims brought by the state of California and lawsuits filed by Tesla employees, Reuters reported. It follows the breakdown of settlement talks with the EEOC after Tesla announced that the agency had formally raised its concerns last year. The EEOC routinely settles lawsuits with employers, and it is relatively rare for the agency’s cases to go to trial.

Also Read:Tesla's rival Vietnamese EV maker VinFast plans billion dollars investment in India: Report Tesla is currently dealing with multiple race discrimination lawsuits that share similar allegations. These include a class action lawsuit filed by employees at the Fremont plant and a lawsuit brought by a California civil rights agency. In response to these cases, Tesla has stated that it does not condone discrimination and treats workers' complaints with seriousness and concern.