OpenAI to pay $3.2M to settle DOJ worker discrimination case
Summary
OpenAI will pay $3.2 million to settle claims by the U.S. Justice Department that it favored temporary visa holders over American workers for certain tech jobs. The settlement requires OpenAI to change its hiring practices to ensure fair opportunities for U.S. workers.Key Facts
- OpenAI agreed to pay $1.2 million in penalties and $2 million to affected workers.
- The Justice Department said OpenAI did not properly post some jobs to the public before hiring through a permanent labor certification process (PERM).
- DOJ alleges OpenAI discouraged U.S. workers by requiring mailed applications and advertising jobs on late-night radio.
- Fewer than 10 job positions were involved in the case.
- The settlement requires OpenAI to post job openings online, accept electronic applications, train staff, and allow DOJ monitoring.
- DOJ said it is illegal to prefer temporary visa holders over U.S. workers for jobs.
- This is the 13th settlement since the DOJ relaunched its Protecting U.S. Workers Initiative in 2025.
- OpenAI disagrees with the DOJ but settled to continue supporting employees needing immigration help.
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