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Federal Contractor Misconduct Database (FCMD)

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Beard v. IBM (Racial Discrimination)

IBM software salesman Jerome Beard claims the company denied him more than $2.4 million in commissions on two large deals he closed in 2017 because he is African-American. Beard alleges violations of California labor law and fraud.

Misconduct Type
Labor
Enforcement Agency
Non-Governmental
Contracting Party
None
Court Type
Civil
Disposition
Pending
Date of Complaint
11/8/2018
Contractors Involved Penalty
Total
IBM Corporation $0
Further Information Released
Complaint 11/8/2018

Federal Contractor Misconduct Database