Former SpaceX Employees File Lawsuit Against Elon Musk Alleging Sexist Culture and Labor Abuses

In Los Angeles, eight SpaceX engineers who were fired by the American aerospace company have filed a lawsuit against its owner, Elon Musk. The engineers allege that Musk fostered a sexist culture and labor abuses within the company. The civil complaint accuses Musk of firing four women and four men after they published an open letter expressing their concerns about the work environment at SpaceX.

The letter accused Musk of running the company like it was in the “Middle Ages,” where women were treated as sexual objects based on their appearance, and obscene sexual jokes were common. The lawsuit alleges that Musk and SpaceX engaged in sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. The plaintiffs’ attorney stated that Musk believes he is above the law and they look forward to holding him accountable for his actions at trial.

The engineers had previously filed a complaint with the US National Labor Relations Board, but Musk’s legal action has paralyzed the board’s ability to act. The lawsuit and regulatory complaint allege that SpaceX created a hostile work environment where inappropriate behavior was tolerated, women were paid less than men, and workers who spoke out were fired. Additionally, the lawsuit claims that Musk introduced offensive sexual content into the workplace, contributing to the hostile environment.

SpaceX did not respond to requests for comment on the lawsuit. Another one of Musk’s companies, Tesla, has faced similar accusations of racism and sexual harassment at its California headquarters. The engineers who were terminated are seeking justice for their treatment and are determined to hold Musk and SpaceX accountable for their actions.

In conclusion, eight former SpaceX employees have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk alleging that he fostered a sexist culture within the company while promoting labor abuses. This follows an open letter they published expressing their concerns about working conditions at SpaceX. They claim that they faced retaliation from space exploration giant after speaking out about issues such as gender pay gap and discriminatory treatment of women.

The civil complaint accuses Musk of engaging in sexual harassment, discrimination