Without improvement, the attorney generals warned of possible legal action. The letter describes concerns about gender discrimination ranging from the treatment of women who have suffered domestic violence by the NFL to the recruitment and promotion of women in NFL offices. It comes as Congress investigates how the league handled allegations of sexual harassment in the Washington’s front office. 2 About The letter was signed by Letitia James, the union’s attorney general in New York, as well as the attorney generals in Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington. The letter also quoted a New York Times article that included allegations by more than 30 former NFL officials that they had problems, including unwanted touching by male bosses. participation in parties where prostitutes were hired; they are transferred for promotions based on their gender; and they are expelled for complaints of discrimination. “The NFL needs to do better – pink jerseys do not replace equal treatment and full inclusion of women in the workplace,” the attorney general wrote. “Our offices will use all the power of our power to investigate and prosecute allegations of harassment, discrimination or retaliation by employers in all our states, including the National Football League.” In an email response, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said: “We share the Attorney General’s commitment to ensuring that all of our workplaces – including the league office and the 32 clubs – are different, free of exclusions and without discrimination and harassment. We have come a long way over the years to support this. but we recognize that we, like many organizations, have more work to do, and we look forward to sharing with the Advocates General the policies, practices, protocols, training programs and partnerships we have implemented to act on this commitment and to confirm that the championship Our office and clubs maintain a respectful workplace where all of our employees, including women, have the opportunity to thrive. “ McCarthy pointed to such ongoing championship programs as a comprehensive employee training initiative through partnerships with organizations such as RISE, GLAAD, Paradigm and The Winters Group. and Internal Affinity Groups, in which employees can interact, learn and support each other in smaller communities such as BEN (Black Engagement Network), PIN (Parents Initiative Network) and WIN (Women’s Interactive Network). Last month, the NFL changed what is known as the “Rooney Rule,” designed to provide more opportunities for women and racial minorities. As of this season, all 32 clubs must employ a woman or a member of a national or racial minority to serve as an assistant coach. The individual will receive a one-year contract and will work closely with the coach and the attacking staff to gain experience.
