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Nike complies with EEOC subpoena, agency drops lawsuit
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has dropped a lawsuit seeking to enforce a subpoena against Nike. The agency filed a motion to dismiss the case in a Missouri federal court after stating that Nike complied with requests for information between March and August.
The EEOC is currently investigating whether Nike engaged in intentional discrimination against white employees and job applicants, specifically regarding layoffs and participation in mentoring and development programs. While the subpoena enforcement action has been dismissed, the agency noted that the underlying investigation into the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies remains ongoing.
Nike previously described the legal action as a ‘surprising and unusual escalation’ and denied any wrongdoing. The investigation is part of a broader scrutiny of corporate DEI programs by the EEOC under Chair Andrea Lucas.
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Andrea Lucas · Cristian Stevens · Equal Employment Opportunity Commission · Nike · United States
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Dropping the subpoena action does not mean the investigation has concluded. kelo.com · wxerfm.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The EEOC is dropping its lawsuit to enforce a subpoena against Nike. kelo.com · wxerfm.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The judge granted the EEOC's motion to dismiss the lawsuit in St. Louis, Missouri. kelo.com · wxerfm.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nike complied with the subpoena by providing documents and information between March and August. kelo.com · wxerfm.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The agency is investigating whether Nike intentionally discriminated against white employees and job applicants. kelo.com · wxerfm.com