DOJ Civil Rights Division (IER) settlement with OpenAI and Statsig: $2M back-pay fund
Checked October 17, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
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This settlement addresses allegations that OpenAI and Statsig discriminated against U.S. workers during the PERM process by preferring temporary visa holders. A $2,000,000 back-pay fund has been established to compensate victims of these discriminatory practices, and the amount each victim receives can go up or down depending on the number of claims.
Who qualifies
- Anywhere in the United States.
“The settlement addresses allegations that both companies violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by discriminating against U.S.”From the court-approved notice
What you can get
Back-pay compensation
These are the amounts the settlement publishes. Shares of a fund depend on how many people file: what pro rata means.
How to file
- 1. Check that the class description above fits you.
- 2. File on the official claim form. It usually takes a few minutes.
Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement. The official site is justice.gov. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
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