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Federal Agency Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against Tesla Over Racism Claims

by Ashmita Maria
September 29, 2023
in Automobiles, Electric Vehicles, Manufacturing, News, Tech
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In a recent development, a federal agency has taken legal action against Tesla, alleging discrimination against Black employees. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (E.E.O.C.) filed a lawsuit on Thursday, accusing the electric car manufacturer of subjecting Black workers to racial epithets, assigning them inferior tasks compared to their white counterparts, and terminating their employment when they raised concerns.

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The lawsuit contends that Tesla’s management was cognizant of the discrimination and verbal abuse taking place within the company but failed to take sufficient measures to address the issue. The E.E.O.C. asserts that it resorted to litigation after unsuccessful attempts to negotiate a resolution with Tesla aimed at addressing these discriminatory practices.

 

A closer look on the lawsuit 

The E.E.O.C. lawsuit specifically accuses Tesla of violating federal law by allowing severe and pervasive racial harassment to persist at its Fremont factory, creating a hostile work environment for Black employees. The complaint asserts that racial misconduct was a daily occurrence, taking place across all shifts, departments, and positions. Shockingly, the suit describes racist graffiti, including swastikas and references to the KKK, defacing desks, bathrooms, elevators, and even vehicles on the assembly line.

Allegedly, Tesla managers were not only aware of these offensive acts but also failed to intervene. Employees who had the courage to voice their complaints were allegedly subjected to unpleasant work assignments or faced termination.

The E.E.O.C.’s lawsuit seeks court intervention to halt Tesla’s discrimination and retaliation against Black workers, as well as compensation for mistreated employees, including punitive damages. As this legal battle unfolds, it raises significant questions about corporate responsibility and the need for systemic change within the tech industry. 

 

History of racism at the company

This lawsuit is just the latest in a series of legal actions targeting Tesla’s Fremont, California factory. Earlier this year, a jury awarded approximately $3.2 million to a Black contractor who alleged that he endured racial abuse while working at the factory, accusing the carmaker of ignoring his complaints.

One incident in particular raised concerns when a Black employee who had reported improper conduct at the factory before was reprimanded for playing music. Ironically, the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, promotes Tesla as a “fun” place to work where listening to music on the production line was encouraged.

In 2019, another Black employee reported that he had found the racial slur written on a bathroom stall at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Nevada, highlighting a hostile work environment.

Notably, a group of around 240 Black individuals employed by Tesla since 2016 has petitioned for class action status, seeking redress for various racial discrimination claims like usage of N-word including being derogatorily addressed as “slave” and “you people.”

 

Civil Rights Department’s Lawsuit

Additionally, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, now known as the Civil Rights Department, has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, asserting that Black workers are significantly underrepresented in managerial positions. Surprisingly, Tesla has yet to respond to requests for comment from lawyers representing the company. In a statement issued in 2022 in response to the California agency’s lawsuit, Tesla stated that it “strongly opposes” all forms of discrimination, characterizing the case as a narrative spun by the state agency and plaintiffs’ law firms.

Legal experts unanimously condemn Tesla’s actions. They share a consensus that the company’s treatment of Black employees, involving racial harassment and discrimination, is deeply troubling. Moreover, they emphasize that these issues are deeply ingrained and systemic in nature.

 

 

 

However, this legal battle extends beyond the confines of Tesla’s specific case. The outcome of this lawsuit has the potential to set a significant precedent, influencing how tech companies address allegations of discrimination and harassment within their ranks. It calls upon these companies to introspect, review their policies, and actively work towards eliminating all forms of bias, ensuring that workplaces are equitable and free from discrimination.

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A detail-oriented and organized individual who believes in the power of bringing a change through research based policy-making. With an interest in the varied fields of development and labour economics, political writing and filmmaking, I write when I'm not intellectualizing my problems :)

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