Labor/Employment,
Civil Rights
May 9, 2022
Plaintiff’s ID should be secret because of caste, state argues
Unlike other protected classes that are often defined by skin color or gender, people from lower castes are identified by their name, ancestors’ occupation or the region where they were born.
Allegations that South Asian immigrants have imported an ancient caste system to the United States, and especially Silicon Valley, has prompted some activists to push for people from what is viewed as lower castes to be recognized as a protected class.
One of the first lawsuits to highlight the issue — a case the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing brought against Cisco Systems — will get a hearing before a court of appeal ...
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