Starbucks settles Florida lawsuit claiming diversity policies were illegal

Starbucks has agreed to settle a discrimination lawsuit filed by the state of Florida, agreeing to refrain from implementing race- or sex-based quotas or preferences in hiring, promotion, and pay decisions. The company will also pay $1 million to the Florida Department of Legal Affairs to cover litigation costs and submit annual certifications of compliance for four years.

Starbucks denies any wrongdoing and emphasizes its commitment to providing great jobs and career opportunities to its employees. The settlement applies nationwide and is part of a larger trend among Republican officials to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in the private sector, government, and education.

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