US workers file law suit accusing TSMC of discrimination
In August, TSMC's recruiting director in the US filed a class action lawsuit alleging discrimination against non-East Asians (including non-Taiwanese citizens) in hiring and treatment. Last week, an additional 12 current and former employees joined in on the complaint, per The Register .
TSMC hit with lawsuit over alleged discrimination against American workers
Deborah Howington, a talent acquisition director, filed the class-action suit in August. She claims that the HR department created a workplace at TSMC where non-Asian employees
Lawsuit by US workers accuses Apple chipmaker TSMC of ‘anti-American discrimination’
TSMC’s announcement that it was building a chip fabrication plant in Arizona was hailed as a major success for the US CHIPS Act – intended to free the US from dependence on China for advanced chip supplies, and to generate jobs for US workers. Apple proudly announced that it would be buying American-made chips for some of its devices.
Taiwan Chip Giant TSMC Sued For Alleged Discrimination
More than a dozen US-based employees of Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC have sued the company for apparent discrimination against non-Asian workers, according to a recent lawsuit.
Chips Giant TSMC Sued Over ‘Anti-American’ Discrimination
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company was accused by a group of its U.S. employees of concocting a “discriminatory scheme” that favors Taiwanese foreign workers.
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TSMC's US operations threatened with employee discrimination class action
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TSMC responds to discrimination allegations in US facilities
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TSMC Caught Between China and U.S. Supply Chains
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TSMC Defies Market Concerns With Q3 Earnings Beat
Finally, TSMC’s top line protects against regional economic issues. For instance, North America remains TSMC’s largest market and consistently contributes a major portion of revenue.
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TSMC Will Keep 2nm Chip Production in Taiwan (For Now)
“Since Taiwan has related regulation to protect its own technologies, TSMC cannot produce 2-nanometer chips overseas currently,” said Kuo, according to a report in the Taipei Times.
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M31 Launches USB4 IP for TSMC 5nm Process
The announcement coincides with M31's participation in TSMC's 2024 Open Innovation Platform ® (OIP) Ecosystem Forum in Taiwan. This milestone underscores the close collaboration between M31 and ...
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TSMC walks a geopolitical tightrope
As a critical supplier to American tech giants based on an island claimed by China, TSMC is in an awkward spot. But until ...