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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Tesla Must Face Lawsuit Over Alleged Anti-American Hiring Bias, US Judge Rules
Caption: Tesla Must Face Lawsuit Over Alleged Anti-American Hiring Bias, US Judge Rules. A U.S. judge ruled that Tesla must face a lawsuit accusing the company of discriminating against American citizens in hiring practices. Scott Taub, the plaintiff, claims Tesla favored foreign visa holders for engineering jobs, alleging systematic bias in violation of federal civil rights laws. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria allowed Taub's lawsuit to proceed, despite skepticism about the merits of the case. The lawsuit claims that Tesla's reliance on H-1B visa holders has led to the disproportionate hiring of foreign workers over U.S. citizens. Tesla faces allegations that a recruiter told Taub the engineering position he sought was "H1B only," referencing the popular visa for foreign workers. Chhabria dismissed similar claims made by another plaintiff, Sofia Brander, concerning Tesla's hiring practices for human resources positions. The judge’s decision allows the case to move forward, while pointing out the limited evidence of discrimination provided by Taub. Tesla has denied the allegations, calling the claims "preposterous" and stating that the lawsuit lacks merit. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Tesla,lawsuit,discrimination,H-1B visa,hiring bias,US citizens,foreign workers,civil rights,federal law,Elon Musk,Scott Taub
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