Rectifying a Discriminatory Job Advertisement: Arthur Grand's Settlement

Details covering a tech company's erroneous job posting and the subsequent federal settlement

In a recent incident, Arthur Grand, an information technology services firm specializing in government contracts, found itself in the midst of controversy due to a discriminatory job advertisement. The job posting, originating in March 2023, explicitly mentioned that only "white" individuals born in the U.S. and living within 60 miles of Dallas, TX, should apply. This discriminatory requirement led to legal intervention by the Justice Department.

The Justice Department disclosed that Arthur Grand had agreed to resolve the issue by paying a civil penalty of $7,500 and reforming its hiring practices. The company was censured for utilizing language that excluded qualified candidates based on their citizenship status, national origin, and race.

"It is shameful that in the 21st century, we continue to see employers using 'whites only' and 'only US born' job postings to lock out otherwise eligible job candidates of color," remarked Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division.

Arthur Grand clarified that the discriminatory job posting had been created by a recruiter in India who had ulterior motives to tarnish the company's reputation. The firm denied any authorization of the posting and insisted that it did not aim to discourage non-U.S. citizens from applying for the position.

Moreover, in a separate agreement with the Labor Department, Arthur Grand reiterated its commitment to fair and inclusive hiring practices. This additional agreement further solidified the company's pledge to uphold non-discriminatory policies in its recruitment processes.

The probe into the matter was managed by the Justice Department's Immigrant and Employee Rights division, underscoring the government's vigilance in ensuring equal opportunities for job seekers regardless of their background.