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EEOC Harassment Finding

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. · 2026-09-16 · Importance 38 · Surprise 60

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating Cisco over allegations that it failed to protect pro-Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim employees from workplace harassment. The EEOC found reasonable cause to believe Cisco created a hostile work environment, citing messages in an internal Connected Jewish Network forum. Although the determination is not binding, it could increase Cisco’s exposure to potential employee lawsuits and related legal costs.

Key facts

• The EEOC found "reasonable cause to believe" Cisco created a hostile work environment related to messages in an internal "Connected Jewish Network" forum. source