OpenAI pays $3.2 million to settle probe over hiring of foreign workers

Aug 10, 2026 · Issue 2 · 2 sources, 2 articles

OpenAI and a subsidiary will pay $3.2 million to settle U.S. government claims that they favoured and discriminated in favour of workers holding visas. The U.S. Department of Justice and Statsig are involved.

Who is affected and how

HR professional

Recruitment practices for visa-holding and domestic workers must be documented in a non-discriminatory way.

manager

Checking legal compliance is essential when hiring foreign workers.

Sources

• OpenAI Pays $3.2 Million in Probe Over Hiring Foreign Workers - Insurance Journalinsurancejournal.com · Aug 10, 2026
• OpenAI scandal: Billion-dollar fine for American workers ...hrportal.hu · Aug 10, 2026 · magyar

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