US Agency Sues New York Times Over Diversity And Hiring Practices

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against The New York Times alleging discrimination in its hiring and promotion practices. The agency claims the newspaper has a pattern of refusing to hire and promoting white employees over minority candidates.

The lawsuit, which was filed in a Manhattan federal court, also alleges that The New York Times discriminates against applicants with disabilities and those who need accommodations for their disabilities.

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says its investigation found evidence that The New York Times' hiring practices are not transparent and that the newspaper does not provide adequate training to its managers on how to comply with federal anti-discrimination laws.