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Tesla Faces Lawsuit For Allegedly Underpaying California Workers

A Tesla supercharger is shown at a charging station in Santa Clarita, California

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is currently embroiled in a lawsuit that accuses the company of cheating its California workers out of wages. The lawsuit, filed in a California court, alleges that Tesla failed to properly compensate its employees for their work.

According to the lawsuit, Tesla is accused of violating California labor laws by not providing proper meal and rest breaks, as well as failing to pay overtime wages. The plaintiffs claim that Tesla's actions have resulted in significant financial losses for its workers.

The lawsuit further alleges that Tesla implemented a company-wide policy that discouraged employees from taking legally mandated breaks and failed to accurately record all hours worked by its employees. This has led to allegations of wage theft and violations of labor laws.

Tesla has not yet publicly commented on the lawsuit. However, the company has faced similar allegations in the past, with previous lawsuits accusing Tesla of labor violations and unfair labor practices.

As the lawsuit progresses through the legal system, it will be important to monitor how Tesla responds to these allegations and how the court ultimately rules on the matter. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding labor laws and ensuring that workers are fairly compensated for their time and efforts.

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