The Economic Times

A $1 million Starbucks agreement in Florida puts its hiring & workplace diversity policies under fresh scrutiny as the company faces four years of compliance requirements

Starbucks will pay one million dollars to settle a Florida lawsuit concerning hiring practices. The coffee company did not admit any wrongdoing as part of this agreement. Florida officials alleged race-based criteria were used in employment and advancement. Starbucks must now comply with Florida's Civil Rights Act for four years. This case highlights increased scrutiny of workplace diversity programs nationwide.