The workers claim Cisco’s response was inadequate, contrasting it with the company’s swift action during the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement when employees were terminated for comments such as “all lives matter.”
Retaliation Claims
The plaintiffs also allege retaliation, including the termination of four high-performing employees involved with B2H. Cisco justified the firings as cost-saving measures, but the workers argue these actions were pretextual.
Broader Context
The lawsuit highlights tensions within workplaces amid complex geopolitical conflicts and raises questions about corporate accountability and employee rights. Representatives from Legal Aid at Work and Cisco have not commented publicly on the case.
