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JUST IN: Mark Cuban In Hot Water Legally After Embarrassing Exchange On X
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, known for his ownership of the Dallas Mavericks and his time co-hosting the television show “Shark Tank,” has found himself in hot water over comments made regarding his hiring practices.
In a series of tweets, Cuban defended his approach to hiring, saying that he never hires based solely on race, gender, or religion, but considers these factors as part of a broader strategy to create a diverse and competitive business environment.
“I only ever hire the person that will put my business in the best position to succeed,” Cuban stated, adding, “And yes, race and gender can be part of the equation. I view diversity as a competitive advantage.”
In past discussions, Cuban has countered the notion that DEI equates to racism.
@mcuban, EEOC Commissioner here. Unfortunately you’re dead wrong on black-letter Title VII law. As a general rule, race/sex can’t even be a “motivating factor”—nor a plus factor, tie-breaker, or tipping point. It’s important employers understand the ground rules here.
— Andrea R. Lucas (@andrealucasEEOC) January 29, 2024
The remarks drew immediate attention, leading to a response from Andrea R. Lucas, the Commissioner of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC. Lucas pointed out that under Title VII law, race and sex cannot be used as a ‘motivating factor’ in employment decisions, not even as a plus factor, tie-breaker, or tipping point. She pointed out the importance of employers understanding and adhering to these legal parameters.
Mark Cuban just casually admitted to breaking the law in his hiring practices.
A commissior for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (@USEEOC) set him straight.
Mark Cuban opened himself up to endless lawsuits…
DEI needs to be abolished. It’s poison. pic.twitter.com/0secsM2LaK
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 29, 2024
‘The Rabbit Hole’, another social media account involved in the exchange, advocated for a colorblind meritocracy, opposing any forms of hiring that prioritize group association over individual merit.
The social media account ‘Libs of TikTok’ then accused Cuban of admitting to illegal hiring practices. They argued for the abolition of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives, labeling them as harmful.
REACTIONS:
Mark Cuban just got nuked by the Commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission https://t.co/PcuLe9XwkR pic.twitter.com/VKfbTwLYZB
— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) January 29, 2024
No way 😂😂😂
The official commissioner for the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission tells Mark Cuban his hiring practices are illegal and racist
— Ashley St. Clair (@stclairashley) January 29, 2024
https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/1752016767172358224?s=20
WOW—The Commissioner of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission just told Mark Cuban his hiring practices are “dead wrong”
I’m never deleting this app 😂 pic.twitter.com/w7tGEfSuK0
— Te𝕏asLindsay™ (@TexasLindsay_) January 29, 2024
You can’t make this up: The EEOC Commissioner calling Mark Cuban out for illegal hiring. Never deleting this app.
h/t @HarrisonKrank pic.twitter.com/LjPwqmu3be— @amuse (@amuse) January 29, 2024
