US agency investigates Nike for alleged discrimination against white workers

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Sara BraunFebruary 4, 2026 at 10:44 PM

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The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has launched an investigation into Nike following allegations of discrimination against white employees and job applicants. The EEOC is demanding information from Nike, including data related to the company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives dating back to 2018. Nike maintains it adheres to all applicable discrimination laws, calling the investigation "surprising and unusual." The EEOC's investigation comes amid a broader effort by the Trump administration to scrutinize and dismantle DEI programs, which it views as potentially discriminatory. The EEOC, under its acting head Andrea Lucas, asserts its commitment to enforcing Title VII, which prohibits race-based employment discrimination, for employees of all races.

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