Missouri has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, accusing the coffee chain of discriminatory hiring practices based on race, gender, and sexual orientation. The state claims that Starbucks tied executive pay to achieving hiring quotas for diverse groups and singled out preferred groups for opportunities. This allegedly violates civil rights laws and leads to higher prices and longer wait times for consumers. Starbucks denies the allegations, stating that they are committed to equal opportunity for all employees. This lawsuit comes amid a trend of companies rethinking diversity policies, with some, like Goldman Sachs and Amazon, scaling back diversity initiatives. Missouri’s lawsuit challenges Starbucks’ policies adopted after the George Floyd murder in 2020, citing new CEO Brian Niccol’s support of environmental and social goals. The lawsuit seeks to end discrimination, rehire affected employees, and pay damages. A similar lawsuit against Starbucks’ diversity policies was dismissed in 2023. The case highlights the ongoing debate over diversity and inclusion in the corporate world, with Missouri taking legal action to hold Starbucks accountable for alleged discriminatory practices.
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