US EditionFlorida attorney general sues Starbucks over ‘reverse discrimination’
Florida's lawsuit targets 934 Starbucks stores alleging racial quotas, pay disparities, and exclusive mentorships, seeking up to $10,000 per violation under the Florida Civil Rights Act.
- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a lawsuit against Starbucks for allegedly using diversity, equity and inclusion policies that constituted race-based discrimination in hiring and advancement.
- The lawsuit alleges that Starbucks set racial quotas for hiring and promotions, paid lower wages based on race, and excluded certain races from mentorship programs, violating Florida's civil rights law.
- Uthmeier's office is seeking injunctive relief, compensation, and penalties estimated to be in the tens of millions for racial discrimination instances against Florida residents.
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Florida accuses Starbucks of discriminating against white workers
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Wednesday that his office is suing Starbucks over what he termed “race-based quotas.”Uthmeier revealed the suit on social media, claiming that Starbucks used diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies to discriminate in hiring and advancement.“Starbucks made DEI more than a slogan,” he said. “They turned it into a mandatory hiring and promotion system based on race.”Starbucks used DEI to i…
Florida sues Starbucks over alleged DEI hiring and promotion policies
Florida has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, alleging that the company used diversity, equity and inclusion practices that violated state civil rights laws, according to officials. The lawsuit was announced on Wednesday in a video posted by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. He said his office is challenging the company’s hiring and promotion practices. “Today I’m announcing that my office is suing Starbucks for using DEI policies that c…
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