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The attorneys general of California and New York have opened a joint investigation regarding allegations of workplace discrimination at the NFL — citing lawsuits filed by employees that detail sex, racial and age bias, sexual harassment and a hostile work environment.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and New York Attorney General Letitia James said Thursday that they have subpoenaed the NFL, which has corporate offices in both states, for documents as part of their examination into the league’s workplace culture.
The two attorneys general say they are exercising their legal authority to seek information from the NFL regarding the allegations of gender pay disparities, harassment as well as gender and race discrimination.
«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 said in a statement that both attorneys general have concerns about the NFL’s role in fostering an «extremely hostile and detrimental work environment.
