Deloitte has reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. government, agreeing to pay $21.5 million to resolve allegations of discriminatory practices related to its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies. This settlement comes after a probe by the Department of Justice, which investigated the firm for alleged employment discrimination associated with race and sex in federal contracts. The settlement follows similar penalties faced by other firms, marking a significant outcome in the scrutiny of corporate DEI policies.