
NYC Sues Tesla, News Corp Over Alleged Violations of Pay Transparency Law
The New York City Commission on Human Rights has filed lawsuits against Tesla and News Corp alleging the two companies violated the city’s pay transparency law by failing to include a “good faith” salary range in job advertisements. The lawsuit against electric vehicle maker Tesla—founded by businessman Elon Musk—was filed on Dec. 4, 2023. Prosecutors alleged that, as of June 2023, Tesla had at least four job listings on its official website for positions in New York City that did not include a pay range. Four other listings contained salary ranges that were “not made in good faith,” prosecutors said. The job listings covered an array of roles including a seasonal vehicle operator, construction project manager, commercial field service technician, and regional workplace manager, according to the lawsuit. They included pay ranges between $18.00 to $48.00 per hour and $72,000 to $210,000 annually....
