Accenture to Pay $25M in US Diversity Settlement
IT consulting firm Accenture agreed to pay $25 million to resolve United States government allegations regarding its diversity practices. The Justice Department alleged the firm considered race and sex in hiring decisions.
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ACCENTURE PLC-CL A agreed to pay $25 million to resolve United States government allegations over diversity practices. The settlement follows federal crackdowns on corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Consulting firms and federal contractors face increased scrutiny as the administration targets policies designed to support marginalized groups.
