The resolution resolves allegations involving race and sex-based employment practices.
Deloitte has agreed to pay $21.5 million to settle allegations that the company broke federal rules tied to employment discrimination while working under government contracts, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The employment settlement involves claims that Deloitte considered race and sex in hiring, promotions, staffing, and other workplace decisions while also telling the federal government that it was following equal employment rules. The case was brought under the False Claims Act, a federal law that can be used when companies are accused of making false statements to obtain government money or benefits. The employment settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) does not mean Deloitte was found legally responsible for the alleged conduct, and the government shared there has been no finding of liability.
Federal contractors are required to agree that employment decisions will be made without discriminating based on race or sex. Companies also must certify that they will follow those rules as part of their federal contracts when hiring. The DOJ said Deloitte made those certifications while collecting and considering race and sex information in several parts of its business. According to the government, Deloitte had workforce goals based on these factors and tracked progress toward those goals. Business units received regular reports showing how closely they were meeting...
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