OpenAI Paying $3,200,000 In DOJ Settlement Over Hiring Discrimination

OpenAI is handing over $3.2 million to settle federal allegations that it favored foreign workers on temporary visas ahead of American job seekers.

The company and its subsidiary, Statsig Inc, reached the agreement with the Justice Department after investigators uncovered recruitment tactics that limited opportunities for US citizens, reports Politico.

Officials allege that certain roles went unadvertised on public websites while late-night postings and paper-only applications deterred US candidates during the recruitment process.

The settlement requires a $1.2 million civil penalty payment plus a $2 million fund for back pay to compensate “victims of the companies’ discriminatory practices,” along with mandatory training and ongoing oversight of hiring practices.

A spokesperson for OpenAI says global recruitment remains essential to its goals yet consented to the resolution to advance its immigration support efforts without further legal dispute.

“While we disagree with the DOJ’s findings, we reached this agreement to resolve the matter and move forward with our PERM program, which is critical for employees and candidates requiring immigration support.”

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