The U.S. Department of Justice announced Deloitte LLP and affiliated entities have agreed to pay $21.5 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act by engaging in discriminatory employment practices. The settlement addresses claims that Deloitte falsified certifications of compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws from 2017 to 2026, including using race and sex-based demographic goals to influence hiring, promotions, and staffing decisions. The Justice Department alleges Deloitte tracked progress toward these goals through monthly reports and tied compensation of senior leaders to meeting them. The resolution also includes a $4.3 million payment to the whistleblower, American Alliance for Equal Rights. The case underscores enforcement of federal contractors’ obligations to ensure equal opportunity in employment practices.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
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