PHOENIX (AZFamily) — More than a dozen current and former employees of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) have filed a lawsuit against the company’s chip manufacturing company, alleging that the company engages in “anti-American” bias and discriminatory practices. Participated in a class action lawsuit against a major company. Taiwanese workers outnumber American workers
The lawsuit alleges that the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturer, headquartered in Taiwan, systematically gave preferential treatment to Taiwanese and Chinese people in hiring, promotions, and performance reviews, while subjecting non-East Asian workers to bullying and a hostile work environment. It is claimed that it is exposed to
One of the plaintiffs is TSMC hiring manager Deborah Howington, who claims she witnessed the company’s discriminatory practices firsthand.
TSMC has promised to create thousands of jobs in the United States by building three semiconductor “factories” in Phoenix. The $65 billion project is the largest investment in Arizona history, with the first fab expected to open in the first half of 2025.
Through the CHIPS Act, the company will receive $6.6 billion in federal grants and $5 billion in loans.
The lawsuit alleges that the company “willfully ignored TSMC’s diversity commitments set forth in the CHIPS Act,” and that as of last year, about half of TSMC Arizona’s 2,200 U.S. employees were visa holders from Taiwan. It was pointed out that it is configured.
“If you’re receiving federal funding to create jobs in the United States, it’s your responsibility to comply with American rules and laws,” said Daniel Kotchen, one of the lawyers who filed the lawsuit. ” he said.
A TSMC spokesperson said the company does not comment on pending litigation.
“TSMC strongly believes in the value of a diverse workforce, respects differences, and believes that equal employment opportunity strengthens our competitiveness, so we do not care about gender, religion, race, national origin, or political affiliation. “We hire and promote without delay,” the company said. A statement to Arizona’s family.
A TSMC spokesperson added: “We also provide a variety of channels for employees to voice their concerns and are committed to addressing them constructively.”
During the construction of TSMC Arizona, non-East Asian workers were “constantly assaulted” by Taiwanese construction managers and “expected to work long hours without pay,” according to the complaint.
The complaint alleges that the Arizona process integration engineer’s “company recently began bullying and forcing some employees to quit due to poor performance without proper training,” and that local Taiwanese residents He said that he often replaces people who have quit.
To exclude U.S. workers, job applicants are asked to provide their country of origin during the application process, and job postings often list proficiency in Mandarin or Chinese as a requirement, even if it is not required. The lawsuit alleges.
Once hired, Taiwanese senior management regularly spoke “English” when restricting or confusing information with non-East Asian employees, according to the complaint, and ensured that American employees were not promoted within the company. They claim that it is preventing them from having the opportunity to do so.
“What we’re arguing is that there are cultural preferences for certain types of people, and we believe that those cultural preferences dictate their hiring, promotion, and firing practices.” said Kotchen. “Cultural tastes are intolerable.”
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