台媒：台积电在美国又被告，前员工指控被报复性开除、霸凌

Group 1 - A former employee of TSMC, Bernado, has filed a lawsuit against the company for retaliatory termination after assisting in a collective lawsuit against TSMC, alleging a hostile work environment and favoritism towards East Asian employees [1][3] - Bernado claims she was demoted from her HR position and ultimately fired for providing information to lawyers for the collective lawsuit, which TSMC alleges violated confidentiality agreements [3] - The lawsuit highlights issues of bullying and lack of support from management, with Bernado stating that her complaints were not taken seriously and internal investigations dismissed her claims [3] Group 2 - TSMC has faced an expanding collective lawsuit in the U.S., initially started by 13 individuals, which has grown to 17 plaintiffs by July 2025, with over 160 pages of allegations including discrimination, workplace retaliation, and safety concerns [3] - TSMC has publicly stated its pride in the Arizona team and its commitment to complying with labor laws while providing a safe and inclusive workplace [3] - The Taiwanese government has criticized TSMC's investments in the U.S., suggesting that the company is compromising Taiwan's semiconductor industry for external political gains, which has faced increasing opposition from the Taiwanese public and businesses [4]