Starbucks, DEI and Missouri

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.
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.
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, 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,
Republican AG Sues Starbucks Over DEI Hiring Policies Resulting In ‘More Female and Less White’ Employees
Missouri AG Andrew Bailey alleged residents are disadvantaged due to Starbucks' DEI policies, which violate federal anti-discrimination laws.
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
Missouri's Republican attorney general sues Starbucks over DEI programs
Missouri's Republican Attorney General sued Starbucks Tuesday claiming the company's diversity, equity and inclusion hiring policies discriminate on the basis of race and sex. Starbucks denies the allegations.
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White men in Missouri are being left behind due to Starbucks’ DEI initiatives, AG says | Opinion
Andrew Bailey’s lawsuit claims Starbucks enforces race-and-sex-based hiring practices without providing specific examples. From Toriano Porter:
Missouri AG faces pushback from lawmakers over $3M budget increase, Starbucks lawsuit
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, who has alleged Starbucks discriminates against white applicants, was met with skepticism from lawmakers.
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
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Missouri sues Starbucks, claiming DEI policies are slowing down orders
The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, according to CBS News. It takes aim at Starbucks’ DEI hiring policies, calling them “mere pretext for its actual ...