A U.S. civil rights agency has sued Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, a bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola products, for sex discrimination. The lawsuit alleges that the company violated federal law by hosting an employee networking event in September 2024 that excluded men. This marks the first lawsuit by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against a workplace diversity program since President Donald Trump took office, aligning with his administration’s stance against certain diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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US agency sues Coca-Cola bottler over employee event that excluded men
A U.S. civil rights agency has sued Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, a bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola products, for sex discrimination. The lawsuit alleges that the company violated federal law by hosting an employee networking event in September 2024 that excluded men. This marks the first lawsuit by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against a workplace diversity program since President Donald Trump took office, aligning with his administration’s stance against certain diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.