A California judge has rejected Tesla's motion to dismiss a major racial discrimination lawsuit filed by the state's Civil Rights Department, allowing the case to proceed to trial in July. The lawsuit alleges widespread racial discrimination at Tesla's Fremont factory, including use of racial slurs, discriminatory pay practices, and hostile work environment. The case could include claims dating back to June 2018 after the judge partially granted Tesla's statute of limitations request.
Background
The California Civil Rights Department has been investigating Tesla since 2019 over allegations of racial discrimination at its Fremont factory, culminating in a 2022 lawsuit. This case is part of broader scrutiny of workplace conditions at Tesla facilities and the company's treatment of minority employees.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- May 28, 2026 at 05:08 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10