Missouri sues Starbucks over its diversity programs

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 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.
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 attorney general faces pushback from lawmakers over Starbucks lawsuit and budget ask
Andrew Bailey was questioned about his lawsuit against Starbucks that claims diversity hiring initiatives have caused higher prices and longer waits. “I’m just curious if white-served coffee tastes a little bit better,
‘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.
Missouri AG sues Starbucks, alleges discriminatory race and gender policies
Missouri's attorney general is suing Starbucks, alleging the company discriminates based on race and gender in its workforce.
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