Accenture Faces New Bias Suit by an Indian Muslim Worker

Accenture, one of the larger U.S. consulting firms, was sued last year by an Indian employee who claimed that he and hundreds of workers like him who took part in the company’s Global Careers Program were discriminated against. The complaint filed by Elton Kent alleged he was paid less than American employees and received fewer benefits, including paid paternity leave.

An Accenture office in downtown Helsinki.

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Accenture settled the case for $500,000 without admitting or denying wrongdoing. Last June the company publicized “Inclusion Starts With I,” an internal program meant to raise awareness of bias in the workplace. A video appears on the company’s website ...