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Accenture to Pay $25 Million to Resolve DOJ Discrimination Claims

Accenture to pay $25 million to settle discrimination claims

By · Published September 15, 2026 at 12:28 UTC · Updated September 15, 2026 at 13:24 UTC

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Accenture has settled with the US Justice Department over allegations of discriminatory employment practices. The company will pay $25 million to resolve the claims.

This is part of a larger settlement involving major consulting firms, with Accenture joining Deloitte and IBM in settling discrimination claims, bringing the total to $63 million. The Attorney General has stated that opportunities and promotions in the workplace should be based on merit, not other factors.

The terms of the settlement are now in place.

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What is the total amount paid by consulting firms to settle discrimination claims?

$63 million

What is the amount Accenture will pay to settle discrimination claims?

$25 million

What is the basis for opportunities and promotions in the workplace, according to the Attorney General?

Merit

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Accenture DEI DOJ discrimination claims settlement

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