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Missouri sues Starbucks over its diversity programs
A new lawsuit from Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey accuses Starbucks of using diversity programs to discriminate based on race and gender. The fight over businesses’ diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs is heading to the courtroom.
Starbucks’ DEI policies labeled ‘discriminatory’ in Missouri attorney general’s lawsuit
A spokesperson for the coffee chain denied the claims in an email to HR Dive and said the company’s hiring and benefits programs are “open to everyone and lawful.”
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.
Missouri prosecutors sue Starbucks over DEI practices, claiming they raise prices and slow service
A new lawsuit filed by Missouri's attorney general alleges that Starbucks is unlawfully relying on "race-and-sex-based hiring practices."
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, who has alleged Starbucks discriminates against white applicants, was met with skepticism from lawmakers.
Missouri Attorney General Sues Starbucks for DEI Policy, Claims It Raises Prices and Slows Service
The state of Missouri has sued Starbucks due to allegations that the coffeehouse chain's anti-discrimination policies and other policies relating to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have negative
Starbucks sued by Missouri over DEI, race and gender bias
Starbucks was sued on Tuesday by the U.S. state of Missouri, which accused the coffee chain of using a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as a pretext to systematically discriminate based on race,
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.
Missouri Attorney General Sues Starbucks Over DEI Hiring Policies
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, accusing the company of using diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies that allegedly result in illegal hiring and promotion
Missouri AG accuses Starbucks of violating anti-discrimination laws
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‘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.