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‘More female and less white’: Missouri AG accuses Starbucks of violating anti-discrimination laws

‘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.
thehill.com
“… In a lawsuit formally filed Tuesday, Bailey claims the company engaged in race-and-sex-based hiring practices, unlawfully segregated employees and offered certain training and employment benefits exclusively to select groups.
… He further alleges that initiatives designed to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ultimately amount to unlawful discrimination.
The filing, citing employment data from 2020 and 2024, asserted that Starbucks’ workforce has become “more female and less white” over time. Bailey contends that the coffee chain uses quotas to shape its workforce and board of directors, arguing that its policies disadvantage other employees. …”