What the record establishes
An early-resolution conciliation agreement required $3 million in back pay and interest for 1,229 applicants and corporate-wide compliance measures. Microsoft did not admit liability, and the claims were resolved without adjudication. Back pay is excluded from penalty totals.
Sources
- Primary recordMicrosoft agreement resolves alleged hiring discrimination affecting 1,229 applicantsUnited States Department of Labor · 18 September 2020 · accessed 11 August 2026