More than a dozen employees based in the United States have filed a lawsuit against Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), alleging discrimination against non-Asian workers.

The lawsuit claims TSMC favors Asian employees in hiring practices, employment conditions, and termination procedures.

Initially filed in August, the lawsuit was refiled last week as a class action, encompassing 13 plaintiffs.

The plaintiffs, originating from the US, Mexico, Nigeria, Europe, and South Korea, report a hostile work environment at TSMC for those not from Taiwan or China.

They cite issues such as verbal abuse and exclusion from meetings, typically conducted in Mandarin.

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