https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/accenture-to-pay-25-million-to-resolve-doj-discrimination-claimsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/accenture-to-pay-25-million-to-resolve-doj-discrimination-claimshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/accenture-to-pay-25-million-to-resolve-doj-discrimination-claims#u72318Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:36:29 +0000Accenture has agreed to pay $25 million to settle U.S. Department of Justice allegations that the company violated federal contract requirements regarding employment practices. The settlement addresses claims that Accenture used diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in hiring and promotions for government work. This agreement was reached without a court judgment. The payment brings the total amount paid by consulting firms for Trump-era DEI-related discrimination claims to $63 million, following similar settlements from IBM and Deloitte.Why it mattersFederal contractors must follow specifi