Caste discrimination case against 2 Indian-origin engineers dismissed in US

US Caste Discrimination Case Against 2 Indian-Origin Engineers Dismissed

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has dismissed a caste discrimination case against two Indian-origin Cisco engineers, a decision welcomed by the Hindu American foundation. A mediation conference between Cisco and the CRD is still set for May 2. The two Cisco engineers- Sundar Iyer and Ramana Kompella - were accused of harassing a colleague due to his caste. "Two Indian-Americans endured a nearly three-year nightmare of unending inves…

California: Caste discrimination case against two Indian-American Cisco engineers dismissed

However, a case filed by the California Civil Rights Department alleging caste bias at the technology company remains ongoing.

USA: CRD voluntarily dismisses 'caste discrimination' case against Indian-origin Cisco engineers

CRD could not find any evidence against the two Cisco Systems engineers that constituted harassment.

US: Caste Discrimination Case Against Two Indian-Origin Engineers Dismissed

The HAF filed a claim in US District Court asserting that CRD’s case against Cisco and the engineers infringed on the civil rights of Hindus living in California by “unconstitutionally and falsely” asserting that Hinduism mandates caste discrimination. HAF’s filing took no position on the facts of the case.

Caste discrimination case against 2 Indian-origin engineers dismissed in US

Washington, Apr 11 (PTI) The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has dismissed a caste discrimination case against two Indian-origin Cisco engineers. A mediation conference between Cisco and the CRD is still set for May 2. “Two Indian-Americans endured a nearly three-year nightmare of unending investigations, a brutal online witch hunt, and a presumption of guilt […]

Case against Cisco engineers alleging caste discrimination dismissed but probe continues

The California Civil Rights Department has voluntarily dismissed its case alleging caste discrimination against two Cisco engineers, while still keeping alive its litigation against the Silicon Valley tech giant.