EEOC Finds Cisco Likely Allowed Hostile Bias Against Pro-Palestinian Workers After 2023 Attacks
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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 14
EEOC Finds Cisco Likely Allowed Hostile Bias Against Pro-Palestinian Workers After 2023 Attacks
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Sep 14
Summary
A June 9 EEOC letter found reasonable cause to believe Cisco subjected Muslim, Palestinian and pro-Palestinian employees to a hostile work environment tied to the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and the Gaza war.
Cisco’s internal message boards became a flashpoint, with pro-Palestinian activists allegedly called animals and one employee told colleagues to “quit living,” according to the report.
The finding is not binding, and both sides said the EEOC has indicated it does not plan to sue, but such determinations can strengthen workers’ own court cases.
Christopher Ho, the lawyer for current and former Cisco employees, said the letter was made public last month after settlement talks with the company failed to advance.