From Fox News · Peter D'Abrosca · · 1m 10s
Instacart settles $5m DOJ discrimination claim
Instacart pays $5m to settle DOJ claims it discriminated against American workers.
In brief
Instacart pays $5m to settle DOJ claims it discriminated against American workers. Instacart agreed to a $5 million settlement with the DOJ after being accused of discriminating against U.S. workers based on country of origin. Originally reported by Fox News.
Instacart faces DOJ discrimination claim
Instacart reached a $5 million settlement with the Department of Justice after being accused of discriminating against American workers based on country of origin.
DOJ alleges discrimination against US workers
The DOJ's Civil Rights Division says Instacart discriminated against U.S. workers by requiring physical mail for applications instead of electronic processes.
Settlement terms for Instacart
Instacart must set up a $4 million fund to compensate wronged applicants and pay $1 million in civil penalties.
DOJ's Civil Rights Division statement
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon said the settlement marks the 15th under his leadership to protect U.S. workers from discrimination.
EEOC supports DOJ action
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission called the DOJ's action 'Project Firewall' to ensure companies don't discriminate against American workers.
Instacart's response
Instacart said it employs thousands of American workers and prioritizes hiring U.S. jobseekers for its roles.
The short version
Instacart agreed to a $5 million settlement with the DOJ after being accused of discriminating against U.S. workers based on country of origin.
