Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division emphasized, “The Justice Department has now held Georgia Tech and 31 employers accountable for their roles in unlawful hiring discrimination based on students’ citizenship status.”
Cox Agrees To Settle DOJ Citizenship Bias Claims : Industry-Wide Scrutiny
In a parallel development, the DOJ announced a $25 million settlement with tech giant Apple Inc., citing allegations of discrimination against U.S. citizens and some non-U.S. citizens. The accusation centered around Apple’s preference for workers holding temporary employment visas over those eligible for the permanent labor certification program.
This settlement echoes similar actions against Facebook in 2021, where the social media giant agreed to a settlement of up to $14.25 million. The allegations against Facebook revolved around the unlawful favoritism towards temporary visa workers for specific job positions.
In June, a mistrial was declared in a class action against Cognizant Technology Solutions, highlighting the persistent battle against discrimination in the workforce.
Cox Agrees To Settle DOJ Citizenship Bias Claims : Cox’s Silence
Despite the seismic developments, Cox Communications remained tight-lipped, offering no immediate response to requests for comment late Thursday.
