The offices of New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday they’re investigating the NFL for workplace discrimination and hostility.
The joint investigation will “examine the workplace culture of the NFL and allegations by former employees of gender discrimination and retaliation,” according to Aaron Katersky of ABC News.
The New York Times reported in February 2022 that the NFL retaliated against more than 30 former NFL employees after they filed human resources complaints.
“No person should ever have to endure harassment, discrimination, or abuse in the workplace,” James said in a statement. “No matter how powerful or influential, no institution is above the law, and we will ensure the NFL is held accountable.”
Bonta also sent a clear message to the league.
“We have serious concerns about the NFL’s role in creating an extremely hostile and detrimental work environment,” Bonta said. “No company is too big or popular to avoid being held responsible for their actions.”
The NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell did not immediately respond to the allegations involved in the investigation.
The NFL is one of the most popular and powerful sports leagues in the world, and any ruling against it would be unprecedented.
[ABC]
