ACCENTURE PAYS $25M TO SETTLE DEI HIRING LAWSUIT

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MON, SEP 14, 2026

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Accenture has agreed to pay $25 million to resolve Justice Department allegations that it considered race and sex in hiring and promotion decisions. The settlement addresses claims the consulting firm violated federal civil rights laws.

The management and technology consulting giant did not admit wrongdoing as part of the agreement. The Justice Department alleged that Accenture factored protected characteristics into employment decisions, potentially violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other federal statutes. The settlement comes amid heightened scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across corporate America. Several companies have faced legal challenges and scaled back DEI initiatives in recent months. Accenture stated it remains committed to hiring talent based on merit while maintaining an inclusive workplace. The company serves thousands of clients globally and employs over 700,000 people. The $25 million payment resolves the civil case without criminal charges or admission of liability from the consulting firm.

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