Tesla’s construction workers at Texas gigafactory allege labor violations

Whistleblowers claim constant hazards, onsite accidents and wage theft while working on the manufacturing facility in Austin

Construction workers who toiled on one of Tesla's sprawling so-called gigafactories will file a complaint and a case referral with the federal Department of Labor on Tuesday detailing exploitative work conditions they say they experienced while building the plant.

Whistleblowers came forward to allege serious labor and employment violations during construction of the electric car manufacturer's massive new facility in Austin, Texas, that left them vulnerable to injuries and wage theft.