SpaceX Faces Allegations of Gender Discrimination and Retaliation by Former Employees

Seven former SpaceX employees, dismissed in 2022 for critiquing Elon Musk’s behavior, have filed civil rights complaints in California, alleging sex-based discrimination and retaliation. These complaints, now adding to SpaceX’s legal challenges, accuse the company of violating state employment laws.

The accusations detail a workplace culture that trivialized sexual harassment and penalized employees for raising concerns. With the National Labor Relations Board also accusing SpaceX of unlawful retaliation, the company confronts significant reputational and legal risks, including potential compensatory and punitive damages.