Tech company blames recruiter for 'whites only' job posting
Tech Firm's 'Whites Only' Ad: Error or Bias?
Arthur Grand, a U.S. tech firm, faced backlash for a discriminatory job ad specifying "only US Born Citizens [white]" should apply. The company blamed a recruiter in India for the post and settled with the Justice Department, agreeing to pay a $7,500 penalty and revise their hiring practices. The incident highlights ongoing racial and citizenship status discrimination in employment.
How much is Arthur Grand required to pay as a civil penalty according to the settlement with the Justice Department?
What specific discriminatory criteria did the job advertisement by Arthur Grand include?
The job advertisement by Arthur Grand Technologies included specific discriminatory criteria, stating that only "white" people born in the U.S. should apply. The posting restricted eligible candidates to "only US Born Citizens [white] who are local within 60 miles from Dallas, TX." This discriminatory job advertisement violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and prompted the U.S. Department of Justice to open an investigation.