"SpaceX Faces Legal Battle for Allegedly Retaliating Against Musk-Critical Employees"

The U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a complaint against SpaceX, accusing the company of illegally firing eight employees who criticized CEO Elon Musk in an open letter and raised concerns about the company's handling of sexual harassment allegations. The letter, which followed reports of Musk's alleged sexual misconduct, claimed his public behavior was a source of distraction and embarrassment, conflicting with SpaceX's internal policies. The NLRB alleges that SpaceX management interrogated and coerced the employees before terminating them. A hearing is set for March 5, 2024, if no settlement is reached. Musk, who portrays himself as a free speech advocate, has been accused of suppressing critical speech in his companies.