Nike probed by Trump appointee over claims of bias against white workers

Nike is under investigation by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) following allegations of racial discrimination against white employees. The EEOC filed a court motion to compel Nike to provide information related to the claims, which include discrimination in hiring, promotions, layoffs, and career development programs. The EEOC initiated the action after Nike allegedly failed to respond to a subpoena for information, including redundancy selection criteria and executive pay details. EEOC chair Andrea Lucas, a Trump appointee, stated that anti-discrimination law protects employees of all races. This probe is viewed as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reverse diversity and inclusion policies.

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.