The New York Times finally warms up to merit-based hiring
On Tuesday, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued the New York Times, accusing the newspaper of violating the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race or sex.
TL;DR
- The EEOC is suing The New York Times for allegedly violating the Civil Rights Act by discriminating based on race and sex.
- The lawsuit claims the newspaper's diversity goals influenced a decision not to promote a white male employee.
- The Supreme Court's ruling in *Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services* has potentially opened the door for more discrimination lawsuits against DEI practices.
- The New York Times denies the allegations, stating their hiring practices are merit-based.