Elon Musk, the head of SpaceX and Tesla, recently spoke out about the lawsuit filed against his company by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ alleges that SpaceX discriminated against U.S. citizens when they hired foreign talent.
In response to the lawsuit, Musk said that SpaceX has never intentionally discriminated against anyone on the basis of their citizenship and that “if there is a problem, we want to fix it.” He went on to explain that SpaceX is a “mission-driven company” and when it comes to hiring the best people, nationality is just one of many factors considered.
Musk also pointed out that since 2017, the majority of the company’s hires have been U.S. citizens and that “the DOJ can rest assured” that SpaceX will continue to hire the best people, regardless of national origin.
Furthermore, Musk said that SpaceX would work to improve its diversity and inclusion efforts, and emphasized that the company strives to treat all employees equally and fairly.
Overall, Musk expressed his commitment to ensuring that SpaceX complies with the law and will take action to ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of nationality or any other factor.
In conclusion, Musk’s response to the DOJ’s lawsuit is an encouraging sign that SpaceX takes its legal obligations seriously and wants to ensure that its hiring processes are fair and equitable. While the details of the case remain to be seen, it is clear that Musk is committed to making sure all qualified individuals have an equal opportunity to work for the company.
