discrimination

A former TSMC employee in the U.S. has aired grievances on Reddit, highlighting a culture clash between TSMC’s Asian corporate practices and American workplace norms. Criticisms include disorganized training in Taiwan, long working hours (14-16 hours daily) in the U.S. fabs, potential biases in hiring practices, and alleged discrimination. The post describes a “toxic” environment with dysfunctional management, leading to high employee turnover. While TSMC offers attractive compensation, cultural differences and demanding work schedules may create a difficult experience for American employees.

A woman, Ms. Zhang, and her friend were stopped from taking photos in the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai lobby while wearing Lolita dresses. A manager allegedly deemed their attire “inappropriate” and asked them to leave, citing “discrimination.” Ms. Zhang, who found others wearing similar outfits photographed at the hotel, requested written dress code regulations, which were not provided. She is now seeking a public apology from the luxury hotel, which lacks a clearly defined dress code on its website.

Seventeen U.S. employees are suing TSMC, alleging discriminatory and unsafe labor practices at its Arizona plant. Claims include preferential hiring for Mandarin speakers, bias against non-Taiwanese staff, and a hostile work environment with instances of verbal abuse and unwelcome physical contact. TSMC denies the allegations, stating its commitment to an inclusive workplace.