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Tesla employees allege racist abuse; company defends itself in court
Original: Tesla employees accuse supervisors of using racist slurs. The company doubled down in court.
Tesla employees accuse supervisors of using racist slurs in the workplace, and the company has doubled down on its defense in court rather than settling. The allegations add to a history of discrimination claims against Tesla, including a high-profile California civil rights lawsuit over conditions at its Fremont factory. Critics say the firm's aggressive legal stance signals a refusal to acknowledge workplace racism, while supporters await the court's findings.
Why now: New reporting that Tesla is contesting racism allegations in court rather than settling has reignited debate over the company's workplace culture.
Evidence
- Tesla employees accuse supervisors of using racist slurs. The company doubled down in court. · Mashable
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