Nike is facing a federal lawsuit filed by four female former employees , who allege that the firm violated state and federal laws relating to equal pay , and created an environment that allowed sexual harassment . The suit , which was filed on 9 August in Portland , follows allegations about poor management and pay disparities which surfaced earlier this year , and which led to the departure of 11 executives from the company . The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages and a court order requiring Nike to treat staff fairly regardless of gender .
Nike is facing a federal lawsuit filed by four female former employees, who allege that the firm violated state and US laws relating to equal pay, and created an environment that allowed sexual harassment. The suit, which was filed on 9 August in Portland, follows complaints about poor management and pay disparities which emerged earlier this year, and which led to the departure of 11 executives from the company. The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages and a court order requiring Nike to treat staff fairly regardless of gender.