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Lockheed Martin to Pay $29.5 Million to Settle Federal Probe Over Diversity Efforts

Lockheed Martin Corporation will pay approximately $29.5 million to resolve a federal investigation into allegations that the defense contractor discriminated against white workers through its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The two-part settlement, announced by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Equal Employment Commission, includes $22 million paid to the United States to settle False Claims Act allegations. Federal authorities claimed the Bethesda, Maryland-based company certified compliance with civil rights laws while allowing race and sex to influence employment decisions and bonus structures.

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  • ✓ Lockheed Martin Corporation agreed to pay approximately $29.5 million to settle a federal probe over diversity efforts.
  • ✓ The settlement resolves allegations that the company discriminated against white workers based on race and sex.
  • ✓ The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Equal Employment Commission announced the two-part settlement.
  • ✓ Lockheed Martin will pay $22 million to the United States under the False Claims Act agreement.
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The Department of Justice and the Equal Employment Commission announced a two-part settlement requiring Lockheed Martin to pay $29.5 million to resolve employment discrimination and False Claims Act allegations.

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  1. Lockheed Martin Settles Federal DEI Probe for $29.5 Million

    Lockheed Martin Corporation will pay approximately $29.5 million to resolve a federal investigation into allegations that the defense contractor discriminated against white workers through its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The two-part settlement, announced by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Equal Employment Commission, includes $22 million paid to the United States to settle False Claims Act allegations. Federal authorities claimed the Bethesda, Maryland-based company certified compliance with civil rights laws while allowing race and sex to influence employment decisions and bonus structures.

    Why it matters

    The federal probe focused on employment decisions and bonus programs tied to diversity targets within the major defense contractor. The resolution involves both the Justice Department and the Equal Employment Commission addressing compliance with federal anti-discrimination mandates for federal contractors.

    What is confirmed

    • Lockheed Martin Corporation agreed to pay approximately $29.5 million to settle a federal probe over diversity efforts.
    • The settlement resolves allegations that the company discriminated against white workers based on race and sex.
    • The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Equal Employment Commission announced the two-part settlement.
    • Lockheed Martin will pay $22 million to the United States under the False Claims Act agreement.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Some news reports rounded the settlement figure up to $30 million.

    What to watch next

    • Implementation of the settlement terms and payout distribution.
    • Any further federal compliance reviews regarding defense contractor diversity programs.
    Sources used for this update (12)
    1. WSJ — Lockheed Martin to Pay $29.5 Million to Settle Federal Probe Over Diversity Efforts
    2. WOODTV.com — Lockheed Martin to pay $29.5 million to settle federal claims it discriminated against white workers
    3. USA Today — How Lockheed Martin’s bonus program triggered federal diversity probe
    4. The Independent — Lockheed Martin to pay $29.5 million settlement for discrimination against white workers
    5. Fort Worth Star-Telegram — Lockheed Martin will pay millions to settle discrimination claims related to DEI
    6. Reuters — Lockheed to pay $30 million to settle Trump administration claims over DEI practices
    7. Baltimore Sun — Lockheed Martin to pay $30 million to settle claims it discriminated against white workers
    8. Newser — Lockheed Martin to Pay $30M to Settle DOJ's Bias Claims
    9. www.eeoc.gov — Lockheed Martin Agrees to Pay $29.5 Million to Resolve ...
    10. www.justice.gov — Office of Public Affairs | Lockheed Martin Agrees to Pay $29 ...
    11. finance.yahoo.com — Lockheed Martin agrees to pay $29.5 million to resolve ...
    12. iclg.com — Lockheed Martin to pay $29.5 million over alleged ...
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