New Allegations of Racial Discrimination and Unpaid Overtime at EKWB Texas Office

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Apparently, non white employees used the N-word to describe a black case fans. Multiple former employees of EKWB, a company known for its cooling solutions and custom-built PCs, have come forward with allegations of a racially hostile work environment and unpaid overtime at its U.S. branch in San Antonio, Texas. The allegations surfaced following a report by PCGamesN and subsequent interviews with ex-employees, including Dan Henderson, a former Business Development/Product Manager at EKCS, EKWB's U.S. operation. Founded in 2003 in Slovenia by Edvard Konig, EKWB's U.S. offices were operational until their recent closure last month. The employees claim that the work culture was marred by racial insensitivity, including derogatory comments and jokes aimed at minority staff. Jemari Serraty, a former Regional Sales Manager and the only Black employee in the office, recounted incidents where a coworker made racist comparisons and jokes about him.

Furthermore, there were significant operational issues, such as inaccurate inventory tracking blamed on faulty software, leading to frequent stock discrepancies. Some Slovenian managers reportedly accused American employees of theft as an explanation for missing inventory, exacerbating the strained relations between the staff and management. Employees also reported systemic issues with overtime payments. According to Serraty and others, despite submitting forms for overtime work, they often received compensation for fewer hours than worked, if any. The management allegedly adjusted the recorded hours, reducing the payable overtime. This issue extended to broader financial mismanagement, affecting not just employees but also suppliers and contractors, with delayed payments causing friction and damaging professional relationships.

In response to these claims, EK's Head of Communications, Sasha Robey, stated that the company had addressed the two reported incidents of racism and reiterated EKWB's commitment to diversity and inclusion. However, the extent of these issues, as described by former employees, suggests systemic problems that extended beyond individual incidents. These allegations have cast a shadow over EKWB's business practices, raising concerns about workplace safety, equity, and corporate governance within the company.

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