Brazilian labor court orders Mercedes-Benz to pay $7.3 million for discrimination at Sao Paulo factory.

A Brazilian labor court has ordered Mercedes-Benz to pay $7.3 million for discrimination and harassment of workers at its Sao Paulo factory. The ruling highlighted that employees returning from sick leave faced isolation, racial discrimination, and were denied promotions and salary increases. The court rejected the automaker's assertion that these were isolated incidents, emphasizing the importance of protecting workers' rights. Mercedes-Benz has not yet commented on the decision.

October 05, 2024
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