Tesla sued for severe harassment of black workers at California plant
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Re: Tesla sued for severe harassment of black workers at California plant
#2It's sad that that happens of course but not unique to Tesla. Ford settled for some racism and sexism cases a few years ago: https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/ford-motor-company-pay-10125-m...
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#3Again?
Re: Tesla sued for severe harassment of black workers at California plant
#4Unsurprising. I have some friends that worked in R&D for T. and have told me some horrifying stories.
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It’s always so, until you’re on the receiving end.
Re: Tesla sued for severe harassment of black workers at California plant
#7Wouldn't it be more effective to pursue criminal charges against the individuals directly responsible? Graffitis, particularly when they involve symbols as disturbing as a noose, are not just offensive, they're criminal acts. They could even be classified as hate crimes or death threats. The perpetrators should be held responsible. Otherwise, they'll simply continue this harmful behavior in their future workplaces, knowing that there are no real consequences.
Re: Tesla sued for severe harassment of black workers at California plant
#8Wouldn't it be more effective to pursue criminal charges against the individuals directly responsible? Graffitis, particularly when they involve symbols as disturbing as a noose, are not just offensive, they're criminal acts. They could even be classified as hate crimes or death threats. The perpetrators should be held responsible. Otherwise, they'll simply continue this harmful behavior in their future workplaces, k…
I think that this is two things:
- these people doing this stuff
- Tesla, once receiving complaints about it, not doing anything about this
The important bit:
> Tesla has failed to investigate complaints of racist conduct and has fired or otherwise retaliated against workers who reported harassment, the EEOC said in the lawsuit.
I don't really know how labor law works on this front but if Tesla knew this was happening and did nothing about it I guess they are considered partly liable for... something?
Re: Tesla sued for severe harassment of black workers at California plant
#9Wouldn't it be more effective to pursue criminal charges against the individuals directly responsible? Graffitis, particularly when they involve symbols as disturbing as a noose, are not just offensive, they're criminal acts. They could even be classified as hate crimes or death threats. The perpetrators should be held responsible. Otherwise, they'll simply continue this harmful behavior in their future workplaces, k…
I think that this is two things: - these people doing this stuff - Tesla, once receiving complaints about it, not doing anything about this The important bit: > Tesla has failed to investigate complaints of racist conduct and has fired or otherwise retaliated against workers who reported harassment, the EEOC said in the lawsuit. I don't really know how labor law works on this front but if Tesla knew this was happenin…
> but if Tesla knew this was happening and did nothing about it I guess they are considered partly liable for... something?
Tesla has to provide a safe work environment. Just like they have to provide employees with equipment and training to not physically hurt themselves doing their job they need to provide resolution and training to prevent employees from hurting each other.
> According to OSHA, bullying and intimidation constitute a form of workplace violence because workers do not deserve to be treated poorly or abused while trying to make a living.
Re: Tesla sued for severe harassment of black workers at California plant
#10Wouldn't it be more effective to pursue criminal charges against the individuals directly responsible? Graffitis, particularly when they involve symbols as disturbing as a noose, are not just offensive, they're criminal acts. They could even be classified as hate crimes or death threats. The perpetrators should be held responsible. Otherwise, they'll simply continue this harmful behavior in their future workplaces, k…
> Wouldn't it be more effective to pursue criminal charges against the individuals directly responsible?
No, since criminal conviction has a higher threshold