Nike among the first targeted by EEOC for DEI activity

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking to enforce a subpoena against Nike as part of an investigation into alleged discrimination against White employees and applicants [1][2]. Group 1: Investigation Details - The EEOC issued the subpoena in September 2023 following three requests for information from Nike related to a 2024 commissioner's charge [2]. - The investigation is based on allegations that Nike may have engaged in discriminatory practices against White employees in hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions, potentially violating Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act [4]. Group 2: Nike's Response - Nike has reportedly failed to fully provide the requested information, which includes internal documentation and job descriptions, according to an EEOC official [5]. - In response to the subpoena, Nike's legal representatives described the EEOC's requests as "broad, ambiguous, and unduly burdensome," while agreeing to provide information on a rolling basis [6]. - A Nike spokesperson stated that the company is willing to engage with the EEOC and has already shared thousands of pages of information in good faith [8].