Hiring Bias At Coca-Cola? AAG Harmeet Dhillon Reacts To Viral Claim | US News

A social media post alleging discriminatory hiring practices at Coca-Cola has gained attention following a response from Harmeet Dhillon, the US Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. The allegation originated from a user on X, who claimed that a man with 20 years of experience was rejected by Coca-Cola. The same individual purportedly reapplied under a different name with only five years of experience and allegedly received an interview offer. Times Now could not independently verify these claims.

The post included screenshots appearing to show communication between Coca-Cola and both applicants, which accused the company of discrimination against white applicants. It asserted that the applicant who used a perceived African American name was less qualified yet received an interview. Coca-Cola responded to the claims, stating that the qualifications of the two applicants were not identical, thus denying the allegations.

Dhillon’s reaction to the detailed claims was limited to posting an eyes emoji on her official X account, attracting attention from users. Neither Dhillon nor the US Department of Justice has made any formal announcement regarding a potential investigation into the matter. Coca-Cola has reiterated its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), emphasizing that it aims to reflect the diversity of the communities it serves.

As it stands, the assertions remain unverified, and there has been no official confirmation of an investigation from the Justice Department.