IBM Pays $17 Million to Settle Discrimination Allegations

IBM Pays $17 Million to Settle Discrimination Allegations

Tweet Acting Attorney General Blanche Announces First Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Resolution Today, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the first False Claims Act resolution secured under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which he launched in May 2025.  International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has agreed to pay the United States $17,077,043, inclusive of civil penalties, to resolve allegations that it violated the False Cl…

“Merit drives promotion and opportunity. Not someone’s sex or race”

DOJ Press Release: IBM Pays $17 Million to Resolve Allegations of Discrimination Through Illegal DEI Practices On April 10, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the first False Claims Act resolution secured under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which he launched in May 2025. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has agreed to pay the United States $17,077,043, inclusive of civil penalties, to resolve allegations th…

IBM To Pay $17M Over Alleged DEI Practices

The US Department of Justice believe IBM engaged in illegal DEI practices when hiring or promoting employees.