Starbucks, DEI and Missouri

Missouri sues Starbucks over DEI practices, claiming they slow orders
A new lawsuit filed by Missouri's attorney general alleges that Starbucks is unlawfully relying on "race-and-sex-based hiring practices."
Starbucks Sued by Missouri Over DEI, Alleged Racial Bias
NEW YORK (Reuters) - 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 illegally discriminate on the basis of 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 sues Starbucks over DEI practices, alleging it has led to slower service
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks alleging the coffee chain has diversity, equity and inclusion hiring policies that have resulted in "unlawful discrimination.
Missouri sues Starbucks for alleged discrimination over DEI policies
Starbucks is facing a lawsuit from the state of Missouri claiming discriminations based on race and gender under DEI policies.
Missouri Files Lawsuit Against Starbucks Over DEI Practices, Claims Slower Service
In a surprising legal development, the state of Missouri has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, accusing the coffee giant of prioritizing its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the expense of operational efficiency, leading to slower customer service.
State of Missouri sues Starbucks over alleged race, gender and sexuality discrimination
President Donald Trump has taken aim at DEI policies and schemes since beginning his second term in the White House.
Missouri AG sues Starbucks, says workplace is 'more female and less white'
Andrew Bailey's suit comes amid a sweeping crackdown from the Trump administration on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts both in government entities and private sector businesses.
Starbucks sued by Missouri over DEI, alleged racial and gender bias
U.S. state of Missouri accused the coffee chain of using a commitment to DEI as a pretext to systemically discriminate based on race, gender and sexual orientation
Republican Sues Starbucks Over DEI Policies
The lawsuit alleges that Starbucks enforces race and sex-based hiring practices and illegally segregates employees.
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."
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