Deloitte has consented to a $21.5 million payment to resolve allegations from the Trump administration that it engaged in discrimination against workers and those seeking jobs based on race or gender. This agreement forms part of a broader examination by the Justice Department into the diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts of large corporations holding federal contracts. The administration is scrutinizing these DEI programs under the False Claims Act, a statute designed to target contractors suspected of deceiving the government.
Earlier in April, IBM reached a $17 million agreement to settle accusations that its DEI programs breached the False Claims Act, marking the initial such resolution since the Justice Department created a task force the previous year to combat DEI through anti-fraud measures. Deloitte has refuted the government's assertions of misconduct and has not conceded any wrongdoing as part of this settlement. In a statement, Deloitte expressed satisfaction in concluding the matter to sidestep the expenses and disruptions of prolonged legal proceedings, enabling the firm to concentrate on cultivating top-tier talent with the expertise that clients depend on daily.
Federal contracts mandate that contractors ensure equal opportunity in the workplace, and companies must affirm they do not discriminate based on race or gender. In this instance, the government contended that Deloitte, a member of the Big Four accounting firms, factored race or gender into...
Deloitte has consented to a $21.5 million payment to resolve allegations from the Trump administration that it engaged in discrimination against workers and those seeking jobs based on race or gen...