EEOC investigating Nike over alleged discrimination against White workers
Summary
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is investigating Nike for possibly discriminating against White workers in hiring, promotions, training, and layoffs. The agency filed a legal action after Nike did not provide requested information related to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.Key Facts
- The EEOC is a federal agency that enforces laws against workplace discrimination.
- The investigation centers on claims that Nike treated White employees unfairly from 2018 onward.
- Nike has provided some information but called the investigation a surprising and unusual step.
- The EEOC requested data on layoffs, hiring practices, and how Nike tracks employees' race and ethnicity.
- The legal action was filed in a federal court in Missouri after Nike failed to provide subpoenaed documents.
- The EEOC's chair, Andrea Lucas, was nominated by President Donald Trump in 2025.
- The investigation is part of a broader government focus on allegations of discrimination against White workers related to DEI programs.
- The U.S. Justice Department supports these investigations, claiming some DEI efforts violate federal law.
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