US settles with Microsoft over immigration-related discrimination claims
December 9, 2021
DOJ and Microsoft reached a settlement over immigration-related discrimination. There were allegations that the company discriminated against non-US citizens based on their citizenship status during the early stages of the hiring process. Microsoft must now adjust its hiring process to ensure it no longer unlawfully requires non-US citizen applicants to provide specific immigration documents to prove they do not require sponsorship for a work visa. Employers are required to verify if a worker has permission to work in the US but prohibit them from asking for documents when not required. The DOJ stated they hope this settlement will inspire other employers to ensure their own practices and policies are not discriminatory.
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