By IndexBox Inc.
Publication Date: 2026-04-12 01:01:00
Apr 12, 2026
IBM reached a settlement with the federal government on Friday, agreeing to pay roughly $17 million to resolve allegations of illegal diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the settlement agreement. The DOJ had alleged that the technology firm knowingly made false claims about its hiring and employment practices in its federal contracts. IBM allegedly identified diverse candidates for hiring or promotions, while developing race and sex demographic goals.
An IBM spokesperson stated the company is pleased to have resolved the matter, emphasizing that its workforce strategy is driven by having the right people with the right skills. IBM denied that it had discriminatory and illegal DEI practices. The settlement emphasized that the agreement was neither an admission of liability by IBM nor a concession by the United States that its claims are not well founded.
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