# IBM will pay more than $17 million to resolve allegations of taking "race, color, national origin, or sex" into account when making employment decisions.

*business · news · 2026-04-11 · Engadget*

## Key points

- IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ allegations of discriminatory DEI practices.
- The DOJ accused IBM of altering interview criteria and setting demographic goals based on race or sex.
- IBM allegedly tied bonus compensation to achieving specific demographic targets within business units.
- The settlement follows a 2025 executive order targeting DEI programs under the Trump administration.

**Companies:** IBM
**Countries:** United States

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