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Civil Rights Division Oversees a Record $18.25 Million Back-Pay Distribution to U.S. Workers Harmed by Apple’s Past Hiring and Recruitment Practices

The United States Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division announced that $18.25 million in back pay has been processed for U.S. workers as part of a previously announced settlement with Apple, Inc. (“Apple”).

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According to U.S. Department of Justice’s source item, Civil Rights Division Oversees a Record $18.25 Million Back-Pay Distribution to U.S. Workers Harmed by Apple’s Past Hiring and Recruitment Practices, The United States Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division announced that $18.25 million in back pay has been processed for U.S. workers as part of a previously announced settlement with Apple, Inc. (“Apple”).

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Civil Rights Division Oversees a Record $18.25 Million Back-Pay Distribution to U.S. Workers Harmed by Apple’s Past Hiring and Recruitment PracticesU.S. Department of Justice - 2026-05-21T12:00:00+00:00

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