Summary
A lawsuit has been filed against Tesla, accusing it of favoring H-1B visa holders over U.S. citizens for hiring. Two plaintiffs claim they were denied positions at Tesla due to their U.S. citizenship, despite being qualified. Tesla has not yet responded to the lawsuit.
Key Facts
- Tesla is facing a lawsuit for allegedly giving priority to H-1B visa holders over American workers.
- The lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of California on September 12, 2023.
- Plaintiff Scott Taub was reportedly told a job he applied for at Tesla was "H-1B only."
- Another plaintiff, Sofia Brander, believes her U.S. citizenship kept her from getting a job she was qualified for at Tesla.
- The plaintiffs want the lawsuit to become a class action for all U.S. citizens denied jobs at Tesla in favor of foreign workers.
- Tesla has reportedly increased its use of H-1B visas as the company has grown, securing over 5,400 H-1Bs from 2018 to 2024.
- Tesla has around 70,000 employees, many in tech-focused roles that often use H-1B visas.
