Lawsuit Claims IBM Fired Consultant for Diversity Goals

Randall Dill, a former senior consultant at IBM, has filed a lawsuit claiming he was wrongfully terminated to make way for diversity hiring initiatives that prioritize women and minorities. Dill asserts he was placed on an unmanageable performance improvement plan despite receiving positive feedback throughout his tenure, ultimately leading to his dismissal in October 2023. The lawsuit, filed in a Michigan federal court, alleges that IBM utilized race and sex quotas in its hiring and promotion processes, with management incentivized to reduce the number of white male employees. Dill's legal team argues this practice violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and has caused him significant professional and personal damages. IBM, however, has dismissed the allegations as baseless, asserting that its employment decisions are not influenced by race or gender. This lawsuit highlights ongoing tensions surrounding corporate diversity policies in the tech industry.