Consulting's Trump-era DEI bill hits $63 million as Accenture joins Deloitte and IBM in settling discrimination claims
The DOJ accused Accenture of discriminating on the basis of race and sex in its hiring and promotion practices.
Accenture, a consulting firm, has agreed to pay $25 million to settle allegations of discrimination under President Donald Trump's DEI policies. The Department of Justice accused Accenture of discriminating based on race and sex in its hiring and promotion practices. The agreement brings the total settlement for Accenture to $63.5 million when combined with the $21.5 million paid by Deloitte in 2026 and the $17 million paid by IBM in April.
The three firms are accused of violating the False Claims Act by discriminating against employees and applicants based on race or sex when making hiring and promotion decisions between 2017 and 2026. Accenture's spokesperson stated that the company complies with applicable laws and that the settlement does not admit to any liability.
The settlements are part of Attorney General Todd Blanche's Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, launched in May 2025, which targets companies with federal contracts accused of similar DEI practices.
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