September 17, 2026

Starbucks Agrees to Nationwide Settlement Ending Race and Sex-Based Hiring Practices

Starbucks will pay $1 million to Florida and will cease race and sex-based employment goals across all U.S. operations.
The settlement requires Starbucks to comply with Florida's civil rights laws for four years, with annual certifications from its chief legal officer.
The agreement prohibits Starbucks from participating in organizations that mandate increasing racial diversity on its board of directors.

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