Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a federal lawsuit seeking information regarding allegations of discrimination against athletic shoemaker Nike Inc.
The EEOC has received complaints of systemic race discrimination against white workers via Nike's diversity, equity and inclusion programs and other mechanisms, the federal agency said in a news release on Wednesday.
The EEOC filed its request for a court order for information on the matter in the U.S. District Court for Eastern Missouri, which is located in St. Louis.
"When there are compelling indications, including corporate admissions in extensive public materials, that an employer's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion-related programs may violate federal prohibitions against race discrimination or other forms of unlawful discrimination, the EEOC will take all necessary steps -- including subpoena enforcement actions -- to ensure the opportunity to fully and comprehensively investigate," said EEOC Chairwoman Andrea Lucas.
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