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 . But in the complaint, attorney Laura Salerno Owens says Nike continues to have a “good-old-boy’s culture” in which women enter the company with lower pay, and receive smaller raises and bonuses. 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 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 .