Discrimination – Facebook Fines – Economy

The US Internet company Facebook has to pay a fine totaling 14.25 million dollars (12.25 million euros) for allegedly discriminating against Americans in the assignment of jobs. Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg’s group preferred foreigners to US workers when filling positions, the US Department of Justice said in Washington on Tuesday.

Allegedly, Facebook is said to have primarily considered foreigners for certain lucrative jobs and got them visas and green cards instead of looking around the US job market. “Facebook is not above the law,” said a Justice Department representative. The group must adhere to the regulations. A statement from Facebook was not initially available.