Lockheed Martin Settles Federal DEI Claims for $29.5M

According to Black Enterprise, Lockheed Martin agreed to pay $29.5 million to resolve federal allegations announced Nov. 3 by the Justice Department and the EEOC, about a company salary-increase program. The outlet reports roughly $22 million goes to the government and about $7.5 million to more than 1,000 employees, and that a whistleblower will receive $4.4 million. Per the outlet, Lockheed Martin denied the allegations and said it did not admit liability. The money lesson: pay programs draw legal scrutiny, so clear, documented criteria matter for employers and employees alike.