Missouri has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, accusing the company of discrimination masked as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The suit claims that Starbucks ties executive compensation to achieving racial and gender hiring quotas and unfairly favors certain groups for training and promotions. According to Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, this practice violates civil rights laws and adversely affects customers by leading to higher prices and service wait times. Starbucks disputed these claims, emphasizing their commitment to equitable opportunities for all employees.
The complaint from Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey claims that Starbucks implements a systematic discrimination policy disguised as diversity efforts, violating civil rights laws.
Starbucks refuted the allegations, affirming that their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is lawful and aims at opportunity for all employees.
Missouri's lawsuit asserts that Starbucks’ practices result in higher consumer prices and longer wait times due to preferential hiring, undermining quality service.
Bailey contends that Starbucks' hiring quotas unfairly prioritize certain demographics over merit, which contravenes both state and federal laws regarding fair employment.
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