According to a statement from the Department of Justice on Thursday, Apple has agreed to pay $25 million in backpay and civil penalties to settle allegations of favoring visa holders and discriminating against US citizens and permanent residents during its hiring process. This settlement represents the largest amount collected by the DOJ under the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
The issue revolves around the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM), a federal program administered by the Department of Labor and the Department of Homeland Security. PERM enables US employers to apply for foreign workers on visas to obtain permanent US residency. As part of the PERM process, employers must advertise open positions prominently, allowing anyone to apply regardless of their citizenship status.
The DOJ stated that Apple violated these regulations by failing to advertise PERM positions on their recruiting website and by imposing additional obstacles for applicants, such as…
2023-11-09 17:58:57
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