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Tesla Says California Plans to Sue Over Alleged Discrimination, Harassment
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The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a branch office in Bern, Switzerland, on Oct. 28, 2020. (Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters)
By Reuters
2/9/2022Updated: 2/9/2022

Tesla Inc. said on Wednesday the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) intends to file a lawsuit against the company alleging systematic racial discrimination and harassment.

The lawsuit appears to be focused on alleged misconduct at its factory in Fremont, California, between 2015 and 2019, Tesla said in a statement.

The electric-car maker said it will ask the court to pause the case once the state’s civil rights regulator files its lawsuit.

Despite several requests, Tesla said, the regulator declined to provide the company with the specific allegations or the factual bases for its lawsuit.

In the past, the department has investigated claims by employees who believe they were discriminated against or harassed, but did not find any misconduct, Tesla said.

The department did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

The company has been fighting a series of lawsuits over allegations of racial discrimination and sexual harassment.

In October, a black contract worker won a jury award worth $137 million over workplace racism against the company.

Subsequently, a proposal was approved by Tesla shareholders asking the company to publish a report on its diversity and inclusion effort.

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