Instacart settles federal claims of discrimination against US-born job seekers

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thetimes-tribune.comseen 23 Oct, 12:21headline rewritten
~~Instacart settles federal claims of discrimination against US-born~~Instacart settles federal claims of discrimination against US-born job seekers

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Tue, 20 October 2026
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- thetimes-tribune.com18:34first to reportedited after publishing
  Instacart settles federal claims of discrimination against US-born job seekers
  previously~~Instacart settles federal claims of discrimination against US-born~~
  The federal government reached a $5 million settlement with Instacart.
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  - dailynews.com20 Oct, 18:34their copy
Wed, 21 October 2026
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- Times of India05:43
  US government fines Instacart $5 million over hiring practices
  Instacart has been fined $5 million for allegedly discriminating against US-born workers in its hiring practices. The justice department accused Instacart of creating burdens for U.S. applicants during the Permanent Labor Certification process. A settlement has been reached, requiring Instacart to establish a fund for affected applicants and pay civil penalties. The company must also revise its employment policies and train staff on anti-discrimination laws.