BRThe Third Chamber of the Superior Labor Court upheld a ruling against Toyota, ordering the company to pay R$238,000 to an employee who was subjected to moral harassment and xenophobia. The incidents occurred in 2014, during which the victim, a team leader from Bahia, faced constant verbal abuse from a chemical technician. Medical reports from professionals hired by Toyota between 2014 and 2016 confirmed his depression linked to workplace conflicts. Over two years, the employee filed at least 15 complaints with the company regarding the issue. Testimonies revealed the aggressor displayed arrogance and prejudice against Northerners and Black individuals, using derogatory terms like 'rat' and claiming Northerners were unqualified to lead. Toyota defended itself by arguing the depression could stem from personal factors unrelated to work. However, the court ruled that the harassment contributed to the employee’s severe depression with psychotic symptoms. While the initial judge reduced the compensation to R$130,000, Minister Maurício Godinho Delgado maintained the original amount, emphasizing the need to hold Toyota accountable for failing to address the hostile environment and unjustl
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