Government Agency Sues Tesla: What's Going On?

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Thursday that it is suing Tesla, Inc. TSLA on the grounds that the company allegedly allowed the widespread racist harassment of Black workers. 

Furthermore, the EEOC alleges that Tesla retaliated against Black workers who challenged the harassment, according to a CNBC report. 

The lawsuit is not the first case of such action against Tesla, as the company was sued by a state civil rights agency in California over similar claims.

The EEOC issued a cause finding against the company last year, according to a financial filing from the company. While Tesla participated in a mandatory conciliation process with the EEOC, per the filing, it was unsuccessful, resulting in Thursday's lawsuit. 

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TSLA Price Action: Shares of TSLA were up 0.15% at $246.74 in the after-hours session at the time of publication, according to Benzinga Pro.

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