End of diversity hiring? IBM agrees to $17 million settlement with Trump admin in anti-DEI probe
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IBM will pay $17 million to settle a probe into its diversity, equity, and inclusion practices initiated by the Trump administration.Summary
IBM has agreed to a $17 million settlement with the U.S. federal government to resolve an investigation into its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. The Department of Justice accused IBM of making “false claims” regarding its hiring and employment practices in relation to federal contracts, specifically alleging the company developed race and sex demographic goals and identified “diverse” candidates. IBM denies the accusations, stating the settlement is not an admission of guilt. This settlement comes as the Trump administration increased pressure on the private sector to curtail DEI initiatives through executive orders.
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