DOJ investigating University of California over ‘potential race- and sex-based’ hiring discrimination
- The United States Department of Justice opened an investigation into the University of California for alleged race- and sex-based discrimination in hiring practices, possibly violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- UC President Michael Drake received notification of the investigation from the DOJ, which indicated concern over the university's hiring practices.
- The DOJ assigned Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Eric Sell to oversee the investigation, which may result in fines if UC is found in violation of federal laws.
- The University of California stated its commitment to fair processes and intends to cooperate with the DOJ during the investigation.
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US DOJ Launches Investigation Into Allegations of Race-and-Sex Based Hiring Discrimination at University of California – California Globe
The United States Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division opened an investigation into the University of California system, and its individual campuses, over alleged race-and sex-based discrimination in university employment practices. According to the DOJ, the Civil Rights Division’s Employment Litigation Section will be investigating as to whether or not the University of California broke Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in it’s…
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