Rippling Accuses Deel of Corporate Espionage, Launches Hotline for Suspicious Activity Reports

A Battle for HR Tech Supremacy

The rivalry between Rippling and Deel, two leading human resources technology companies, has escalated into a full-blown legal battle. Rippling has accused Deel of unfair competition and corporate espionage, alleging that Deel used a Rippling employee to steal company secrets.

Rippling's lawsuit, filed on Monday, claims that Deel recruited a Rippling employee to act as a corporate spy. This alleged mole reportedly searched Rippling's internal databases for information about Deel customers who had considered switching to Rippling. The lawsuit further alleges that the spy then funneled this information back to Deel, giving them an unfair advantage in the competitive HR tech market.

In response to the lawsuit, Rippling has launched a hotline for companies to report any suspicious activity by Deel. The company also sent document preservation letters to Deel's board members, demanding they preserve any documents related to the case.

Both Rippling and Deel are valued at over $10 billion and have been fiercely competing for clients. This legal battle could have significant implications for the future of the HR tech industry, as it raises questions about ethical business practices and the lengths companies are willing to go to gain a competitive edge.

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