OpenAI pays $3.2m to settle claims it discriminated against US workers
Company and subsidiary Statsig alleged by US justice department to have favored foreign workers in hiring OpenAI and a subsidiary will pay $3.2m to settle US government claims that they favored foreign workers with temporary employment visas and discriminated against US job applicants in recruiting and hiring, the justice department said on Tuesday. The justice department in a release said that…
OpenAI and its subsidiary Statsig will pay $3.2m to settle US government claims that they discriminated against US job applicants. According to the US justice department, the company favored foreign workers with temporary employment visas in recruiting and hiring. OpenAI and Statsig recruited foreign workers for some open positions and took steps to discourage US workers from applying.
The justice department alleged that this was illegal, as it discriminated against US workers by preferring temporary visa holders for jobs. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon stated that the settlement ensures OpenAI redresses harm and changes its recruitment practices so that US workers receive a fair opportunity for highly sought-after technology positions.
OpenAI disagreed with the justice department's findings but settled the matter to move forward with a program to support employees requiring immigration support. The company stated that its mission is to ensure that AGI benefits all of humanity.
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