Apple will pay $25 million in DOJ discrimination settlement
Publishing timestamp: 2023-11-09 17:26:01
Summary
Apple has agreed to pay $25 million in back pay and civil penalties to settle a matter regarding its hiring practices under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Department of Justice accused Apple of not advertising positions on its external website and creating hurdles for applicants. Apple contests the accusations and believes it was following Department of Labor regulations. The settlement includes a $6.75 million civil penalty and an $18.25 million fund for back pay to eligible discrimination victims. Apple will also implement a remediation plan to comply with government requirements.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/09/apple-will-pay-25-million-in-doj-discrimination-settlement.html