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Coinbase's New Hiring Policy Sparks Legal Controversy
Summary: Coinbase recently announced that it will restrict sensitive technical positions to U.S. citizens only and require new employees to undergo on-site training, raising questions about potential violations of U.S. anti-discrimination laws. The policy is aimed at addressing the threat of North Korean hackers infiltrating the company by applying for remote positions using false identities. A ...
Coinbase recently announced that it will restrict sensitive technical positions to U.S. citizens only and require new employees to undergo on-site training, raising questions about potential violations of U.S. anti-discrimination laws. The policy is aimed at addressing the threat of North Korean hackers infiltrating the company by applying for remote positions using false identities. A Coinbase spokesperson clarified that this is not a company-wide 'U.S. citizens only' policy, but rather a security measure for specific sensitive positions, including identity verification, fingerprint recognition, and enhanced onboarding processes.
