# IBM has agreed to pay the United States $17,077,043, inclusive of civil penalties.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · Times of India*

## Key points

- IBM will pay $17,077,043 to resolve allegations of discriminatory employment practices under federal contracts.
- This is the first False Claims Act resolution under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative launched in May 2025.
- The government alleged IBM tied bonuses to demographic targets and altered interview criteria by race or sex.
- IBM limited access to certain training and development programs based on race or sex, according to allegations.
- IBM received credit for cooperating, including early disclosures and voluntary changes to its employment practices.

**Companies:** International Business Machines Corporation
**Countries:** United States

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