Civil rights agency moves to drop subpoena action against Nike in DEI-related investigation
The agency said Nike provided responsive records on its diversity and inclusion policies, ending a court fight over a subpoena for employment data and layoff criteria.
- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is dropping its subpoena enforcement action against Nike following the company's compliance in a diversity and inclusion investigation.
- The EEOC filed a motion to dismiss in Missouri federal court seven months after seeking full compliance from Nike with the subpoena.
- Nike provided the requested information and documents between March and August, resolving the dispute without further court involvement.
- The investigation originated from an EEOC complaint alleging Nike discriminated against white employees, filed by Chair Andrea Lucas in May 2024.
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Federal agency dropping Nike DEI subpoena that alleged company discriminated against white workers
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed the motion to dismiss in Missouri federal court Wednesday, seven months after asking the court to order Nike to fully comply with the subpoena.
Civil rights agency moves to drop subpoena action against Nike in DEI-related investigation
A federal civil rights agency is dropping a subpoena enforcement action against Nike, saying the company has complied with requests for information in an investigation into allegations that sportswear giant’s diversity policies discriminated against white employees.
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