Missouri sues Starbucks over its diversity programs

Missouri AG sues Starbucks, says workforce is ‘more female and less white’
Attorney General Andrew Bailey takes aim at the coffee giant’s diversity policies, accusing the company of racist and discriminatory hiring practices.
The legal war on DEI begins: Missouri sues Starbucks over its diversity programs
Missouri sued Starbucks this week, alleging the chain’s push to hire and promote more people of color and women violated anti-discrimination laws and slowed down coffee orders.
'Racism Has No Place in Missouri': State Attorney General Sues Starbucks Over Hiring Policies
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has initiated legal action against Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:SBUX), alleging the company breached both federal and state anti-discrimination laws. The lawsuit asserts that Starbucks employs hiring methods influenced by race and gender,
Missouri Attorney General sues Starbucks, alleging hiring discrimination against white men
The lawsuit from Republican Andrew Bailey alleges that Starbucks setting goals for the representation of people of color and women in its workforce and leadership amounts to illegal discrimination.
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Bailey, a Republican, was appointed to the office in 2022 by former Gov. Mike Parson to replace Republican Eric Schmitt, who was elected to the U.S. Senate. He was elected to a full, four-year term in November.
Missouri AG sues Starbucks over 'race-based' hiring, DEI initiatives
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a lawsuit against Starbucks on Tuesday, alleging the company utilizes illegal "race-based hiring practices."
Missouri AG sues Starbucks for race-and-sex based discrimination
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed suit against Starbucks (SBUX) for violating federal and state laws prohibiting race
‘More female and less white’: Missouri AG accuses Starbucks of violating anti-discrimination laws
The lawsuit alleges that initiatives designed to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion ultimately amount to unlawful discrimination.
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