EEOC asks court to compel cooperation in discrimination inquiry.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a subpoena enforcement action seeking records from Nike as part of an ongoing civil rights investigation filed by then-Commissioner Andrea Lucas in May of 2024. The inquiry began after an internal charge raised questions about whether certain employment or diversity-related practices may involve unlawful discrimination. According to the agency, Nike declined to provide the requested information, prompting the EEOC to seek judicial enforcement.
The commission claimed that Nike engaged in “a pattern or practice of disparate treatment against White employees, applicants and training program participants in hiring, promotion, demotion, or separation decisions, including selection for layoffs; internship programs; and mentoring, leadership development and other career development programs.”
EEOC chair Andrea Lucas stated, “Title VII’s prohibition of race-based employment discrimination is colorblind and requires the EEOC to protect employees of all races from unlawful employment practices.”
Separately, a civil rights organization filed a complaint alleging discriminatory practices within some corporate programs. Federal officials have stated that employment decisions must comply with existing civil rights laws, regardless of intent or organizational goals.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Chair Lucas and members of the commission as they assess the potential civil rights violations by employers
- For EEOC officials as they promote and advocate for compliance with federal labor laws.
- For U.S. regulators as they seek to enforce civil rights protections.
Sources: Townhall, MSN, USA Today
