Instacart to Pay $5 Million to Settle Hiring Discrimination Claims

WHO:

ABC News Business - Instacart and the federal government are involved in the settlement over alleged discrimination against U.S.-born workers.

Newsweek - Instacart and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are involved; American workers affected by Instacart’s recruitment processes may apply for a payout.

WHAT:

ABC News Business - The federal government reached a $5 million settlement with Instacart over allegations of discrimination against U.S.-born workers in its hiring practices.

Newsweek - Instacart agreed to a $5 million settlement; affected American workers will be able to apply for a payout, the DOJ said.

WHY:

ABC News Business - The settlement concerns allegations that Instacart discriminated against U.S.-born workers through its hiring practices.

Newsweek - The settlement followed recruitment processes that affected American workers.

HOW:

Newsweek - Eligible affected American workers can apply for a payout.

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 00:44 UTC)

Instacart has agreed to a $5 million settlement with the Justice Department over allegations that its hiring practices discriminated against U.S.-born workers. The case concerns recruitment processes that affected American workers. Eligible workers can apply for a payout.