Jury Awards $7.5 Million in Punitive Damages Against Nike for Gender Discrimination
A jury ruled that Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) discriminated against former engineer Heather Hender by paying her less and promoting her more slowly due to gender, awarding $19,739.52 in damages and $7.5 million in punitive damages. The verdict highlights ongoing scrutiny of workplace discrimination practices.
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Topics: corporate accountability gender discrimination workplace equality