EEOC Drops Subpoena Against Nike in Diversity Policy Investigation
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has decided to drop its subpoena enforcement action against Nike, which was part of an investigation into the company's diversity and inclusion policies. The EEOC stated that Nike had complied with requests for…
Portland, OR, August 12, 2026 —
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has concluded its subpoena enforcement action against Nike. The federal agency announced it would drop the action after Nike complied with requests for information related to an investigation into the company’s diversity and inclusion policies.
The EEOC had initiated the action based on a complaint alleging discrimination against white employees. The complaint cited Nike’s diversity initiatives and stated goals as the basis for the alleged discrimination.
According to the EEOC, Nike’s cooperation in providing the requested information has resolved the matter. Consequently, further court intervention is not anticipated.
The specific details of the complaint, the timeline of the investigation, and the exact nature of the information provided by Nike were not fully disclosed. The EEOC chair was cited as the initiator of the action, stemming from the aforementioned complaint.
This development marks the end of the EEOC’s enforcement effort against the athletic apparel company regarding this particular investigation. The agency stated that the voluntary compliance by Nike rendered the subpoena enforcement action unnecessary.
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