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Alleged DEI-motivated hirings and promotions cost Accenture $25M in DOJ settlement
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· September 15, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Justice said certain candidates were highlighted to leadership and directed into a “pipeline” due to their race and sex characteristics.
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