Background of the Case
This company was sued in 2018 for gender discrimination.
Nike
The case revealed problems across different what within Nike?
Departments
What law did Nike allegedly violate that requires fair compensation for equal work?
Equal Pay laws
Which group faced lower pay, harassment, and fewer promotions?
Female employees
Nike responded by raising what for employees?
Pay
These employees filed the lawsuit claiming unfair treatment and lower pay.
What is former female Nike employees?
The scandal showed how every level of a company is affected by an unethical what?
Culture
Under what law were Nike’s harassment and discrimination claims filed?
Title VII
What happened to workplace morale among other employees?
It dropped
Nike reviewed and examined what aspect of its workplace?
Workplace culture
This U.S. state is where Nike’s headquarters and most allegations are based.
What is Oregon?
The case highlighted the importance of protecting employees from what?
Harassment
What type of lawsuit did the case grow into?
A class-action lawsuit
What happened to several executives involved in the scandal?
They stepped down or were removed
The case showed that ignored complaints can grow into major what?
Ethical and legal consequences
The reason Nike was sued was this type of culture, described as a “boys’ club.”
What is a hostile work environment?
Trust in leadership among employees did what during the scandal?
Declined
Nike was accused of mishandling what type of employee complaints?
Harassment complaints
What group worried about financial losses and brand reputation?
Shareholders and investors
The incident reminded companies that internal behavior must match what?
Public image
This broader term refers to unfair treatment coming from long-standing practices within a company rather than isolated incidents.
What is systemic discrimination?
Nike learned that accountability is important even for what kind of brand?
A powerful global brand
The case showed that what two types of responsibility often overlap?
Legal responsibility and ethical responsibility
Public trust dropped because people questioned Nike’s commitment to what?
Equality
The case encouraged conversations about what major workplace issue?
Gender equity