IBM’s $17M Settlement Over DEI Program Offers Key Lessons for Federal Contractors

Since the start of President Trump’s second term, the administration has been focused on ending “illegal” workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. A recent $17 million settlement with IBM illustrates the Justice Department’s commitment to curbing programs it deems unlawful under federal anti-discrimination laws. IBM’s settlement, announced on April 10, resolves allegations that the tech company violated anti-discrimination requirements in its federal contracts by discriminating... By: Fisher Phillips