EEOC Probes Nike Over Alleged Discrimination Against Whites

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has launched an investigation into Nike, alleging the company may have discriminated against white employees through its diversity initiatives. According to a court filing, the EEOC is scrutinizing whether Nike's practices disproportionately targeted white individuals for layoffs.

In its probe, the EEOC claims Nike has failed to comply with a comprehensive subpoena, which requested detailed information on the racial and ethnic composition of Nike's workforce. The subpoena also sought a list of employees selected for mentoring and development programs, critical to determine potential law violations.

Nike's response to these allegations and refusal to provide the requested data could have significant implications for the company's diversity policies and practices as the investigation unfolds.