Discrimination IBM settles DOJ probe into “woke” DEI practices for $17m Landmark settlement signals escalating federal crackdown on government contractors iStock.com/Sundry Photography Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Monday 13 April 2026 IBM has agreed to pay $17.1m (£12.8 m) to resolve allegations that aspects of the tech giant’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes amounted to unlawful discrimination Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes IBM faces age bias lawsuit linked to AI adoption Discrimination IBM execs discussed making older workers “extinct”, emails reveal Artificial Intelligence IBM Japan in landmark agreement to disclose AI criteria Disputes IBM ordered to pay covid-linked home-working expenses in California