Anti-Defamation League suing Intel, its first-ever discrimination case against major American company

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The Anti-Defamation League joins lawsuit alleging discrimination at Intel tied to Israel-Gaza War, the first time it has sued a major company in over 100 years.

The Anti-Defamation League has joined a lawsuit alleging a hostile workplace, discrimination and wrongful termination at Intel brought by a former Israeli employee who alleges the company supported two executives who openly posted antisemitic propaganda tied to the Israel-Gaza war.“It is incumbent on us to use every tool available, including the courts, when necessary ... including in the workplace,” said ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.

for a major plant in Israel, but said it was fully committed to the region and the war was not a factor. Intel is facing significant financial pressures and scrutiny from investors, and recently suffered itson Wall Street in over 50 years after weak earnings. The company is currently undergoing a major restructuring to shore up its balance sheet, slashing capital spending and laying off more than 15% of its employees as part of a $10 billion cost-reduction plan.

Business establishments were third behind public spaces and college campuses among the frequent location type for antisemitic incidents recorded at anti-Israel protests. Shopping malls, businesses that protesters alleged manufacture weapons for the Israeli military and businesses which are targeted by the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, were among targets.

 

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