A previous employee in the field of labor relations at Netflix is filing a lawsuit against the company, asserting that she was unjustly fired following her expressions of concern regarding discriminatory treatment of women of color by her superiors and accusations of sexual misconduct.
In a court filing made at the Los Angeles County Superior Court, it is claimed that the managers of the employee have violated both local laws and company policies intended to safeguard employees against unfair treatment based on race and gender, as well as reprisals for speaking up about suspected discrimination or harassment.
Nhu-Y Phan joined Netflix as a legal advisor for labor relations back in May 2021. However, she was let go from the company in September 2024, as stated in her lawsuit, due to unspecified performance problems. The lawsuit also noted that Phan had never faced any discipline during her tenure and consistently received excellent performance evaluations and feedback throughout her time with the company.
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During the so-called “streaming wars,” Netflix encountered a significant hurdle to its leading position in video streaming. However, it has made a remarkable comeback, as its shares have surged approximately 90% over the past year.
She’s aiming for compensatory damages for emotional distress, lost wages (past and future), along with other types of relief, and also requesting a trial by jury.
A Netflix representative stated briefly that they consider the points made in the lawsuit as baseless, and they are prepared to fiercely contest this issue.
During her initial year with Netflix, Phan was under Ted Sinclair’s guidance, who is among the defendants in the ongoing lawsuit. Phan claims that Sinclair consistently overlooked her and other women of color on her team for professional prospects he extended to his white counterparts. Additionally, she alleges that Sinclair encouraged a white colleague to claim credit for work that was actually hers.
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The dismissal of staff at Netflix involved many individuals who actively advocated for diversity on their social media platforms, leading some to express doubts about the company’s dedication towards promoting inclusivity.
Phan expressed numerous oral and written grievances about this unfair treatment, even meeting with both the human resources team and Sinclair personally, yet was still not given chances, according to the lawsuit. She requested to be taken out from under Sinclair’s immediate management in the summer of 2022.
At a later time, Phan was privately disclosed to by another coworker, who claimed that their newly appointed superior, Jonah Cozien, was engaging in sexual harassment. The accusation was made within the lawsuit, with Cozien also listed as one of the defendants.
According to the lawsuit, Phan informed Human Resources about certain behaviors, following which Cozien exhibited increasingly hostile behavior towards her. This hostility impacted Phan’s career prospects and led him to deliver criticism without any prior history of giving feedback, the case claims.
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On Saturday, Netflix hosted a massive fan gathering in Inglewood, attracting thousands who came to honor the platform and unveil updates regarding their beloved series and films.
Sinclair and Cozien declined to provide comments promptly when asked, and it proved difficult to identify the legal representatives acting on their behalf.
Following Phan’s termination, it is reported that Netflix initiated a legal action aimed at compelling arbitration. One of Phan’s lawyers, Brian Olney from Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai in Pasadena, stated that this move to force her into arbitration hearings allegedly breaches the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, which was enacted in 2022. This act prohibits such mandatory arbitration in cases related to sexual misconduct.
Due to the confidential nature of arbitration records, employers with arbitration agreements in employment contracts can escape public scrutiny when dealing with cases related to sexual harassment and assault. The House Judiciary Committee argues that passing this law would provide justice for victims who have been barred from the traditional court system, instead being compelled to resolve their disputes with companies in a secretive arbitration process that frequently favors corporations over individuals.
As a film critic speaking out, I’ve observed that Netflix dismissed Nhu Phan and aimed to suppress her voice through covert arbitration processes. However, she’s courageously challenging this corporate giant and its unacceptable behavior with her lawsuit.
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2025-07-29 21:31