EEOC Takes Action to Ensure NAPA Auto Adheres to Hiring Investigation Compliance
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently took significant legal action against NAPA Auto Parts, filing documents in federal court to enforce compliance with a subpoena. This move comes as part of an ongoing investigation into the company’s hiring practices.
In May 2024, the EEOC initiated a case under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against Genuine Parts Company, the parent company of NAPA Auto Parts, based in Atlanta. The investigation was prompted by allegations that NAPA had systematically failed to hire and recruit Black job candidates since 2019.
At that time, the Legal Defense Fund submitted a letter to the EEOC, urging a formal inquiry into the hiring practices of both NAPA and AutoNation. This letter highlighted concerns regarding potential racial discrimination in the hiring process.
On February 5, the EEOC filed a subpoena enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. This action was taken after the agency made several attempts to secure voluntary compliance from NAPA. The EEOC is seeking comprehensive data and documentation related to NAPA’s hiring and recruitment practices, including details about job applicants, employees, and the procedures used in hiring.
According to court documents, Genuine Parts Company sought to have the subpoena revoked or modified in August 2025. However, the EEOC denied this request in September, and since then, the company has not complied with the subpoena. This lack of cooperation has significantly “delayed and hampered the EEOC’s investigation,” as stated in the court filings.
EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas emphasized the importance of enforcing anti-discrimination laws, stating, “Title VII’s prohibition on race-based employment discrimination is colorblind, and its protections apply equally to all workers. The Commission will continue to use every tool Congress has provided to enforce the law, and when employers refuse to comply, the EEOC will not hesitate to use its full legal authority.”
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently took significant legal action against NAPA Auto Parts, filing documents in federal court to enforce compliance with a subpoena. This move comes as part of an ongoing investigation into the company’s hiring practices.
In May 2024, the EEOC initiated a case under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against Genuine Parts Company, the parent company of NAPA Auto Parts, based in Atlanta. The investigation was prompted by allegations that NAPA had systematically failed to hire and recruit Black job candidates since 2019.
At that time, the Legal Defense Fund submitted a letter to the EEOC, urging a formal inquiry into the hiring practices of both NAPA and AutoNation. This letter highlighted concerns regarding potential racial discrimination in the hiring process.
On February 5, the EEOC filed a subpoena enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. This action was taken after the agency made several attempts to secure voluntary compliance from NAPA. The EEOC is seeking comprehensive data and documentation related to NAPA’s hiring and recruitment practices, including details about job applicants, employees, and the procedures used in hiring.
According to court documents, Genuine Parts Company sought to have the subpoena revoked or modified in August 2025. However, the EEOC denied this request in September, and since then, the company has not complied with the subpoena. This lack of cooperation has significantly “delayed and hampered the EEOC’s investigation,” as stated in the court filings.
EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas emphasized the importance of enforcing anti-discrimination laws, stating, “Title VII’s prohibition on race-based employment discrimination is colorblind, and its protections apply equally to all workers. The Commission will continue to use every tool Congress has provided to enforce the law, and when employers refuse to comply, the EEOC will not hesitate to use its full legal authority.”
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