Feds reach settlement with Facebook over discrimination claims against U.S. workers

Oct 20, 2021 View Original Article
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"On a call with reporters, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke for the Civil Rights Division said the settlement was historic in that it represents the largest fine and monetary award that the Division has recovered in the 35-year history of the anti-discrimination provision."
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"Facebook, the department alleged, used recruiting methods designed to deter U.S. workers from applying to certain positions, adding, Facebook's hiring process for these positions intentionally discriminated against U.S. workers because of their citizenship or immigration status, in violation of the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)."
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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : On a call with reporters, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke for the Civil Rights Division said the settlement was historic in that it represents the largest fine and monetary award that the Division has recovered in the 35-year history of the anti-discrimination provision.
46% : Facebook, the department alleged, "used recruiting methods designed to deter U.S. workers from applying to certain positions," adding, "Facebook's hiring process for these positions intentionally discriminated against U.S. workers because of their citizenship or immigration status, in violation of the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)."

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