February 25, 2026
A California federal judge declined to let Tesla out of a bias suit claiming it declined to hire American citizens in favor of foreign workers, ruling one of the applicants behind the case put forward "just enough" detail to show prejudice may have driven hiring decisions.
February 05, 2026
A California federal judge appeared open Thursday to tossing a proposed class action alleging Tesla discriminates against American workers by favoring allegedly underpaid H-1B visa holders, telling counsel repeatedly during a hearing the allegations seem to be "speculation."
January 30, 2026
In the coming week, attorneys should keep an eye out for Ninth Circuit oral arguments regarding whether the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act prevents Netflix from seeking to send sexual harassment claims to arbitration. Here's a look at that case and other labor and employment matters coming up in California.
September 15, 2025
Tesla discriminates against American workers by giving a leg up to H-1B visa holders whom the company underpays, according to a suit brought in California federal court by two U.S. citizens who said they unsuccessfully sought jobs at the electric vehicle maker.