An inquiry has been launched into allegations that U.S. Mint employees are experiencing racially disparate treatment, raising concerns regarding equitable labor practices and the treatment of marginalized workers.

A former employee of the United States Mint in Denver won a lawsuit in which a federal jury found that she was subjected to a hostile work environment. Testimonies during the trial detailed discrimination, harassment, and intimidation by male managers, with claims that she was treated differently for being both a woman and Hispanic. The jury awarded her $80,000, highlighting systemic issues in the mint’s management practices.

Black employees at the U.S. Mint report a pervasive culture of racist behavior, including microaggressions and implicit bias. The report details a lack of psychological safety and past incidents of racist actions, with the case now under investigation by the Treasury Department’s Inspector General.

Following a June 2020 letter from six Black employees alleging racial harassment and discrimination, the U.S. Mint is under investigation by the Treasury Office of Inspector General. The probe, confirmed on September 21, 2020, examines claims that Mint management, including leadership, historically responded to complaints by seeking to identify whistleblowers rather than addressing the substance of the allegations. Remedial actions such as hiring a new EEO Officer and reviewing the Mint's EEO process have been initiated, though concerns persist given past incidents including a 2006 settlement and a 2017 harassment case.