Starbucks workers in three states have filed lawsuits against the coffee chain, claiming the company violated labor laws by requiring new uniforms without paying for them. The class-action suits were filed in Illinois and Colorado, while workers in California submitted complaints to the state’s Labor and Workforce Development Agency.
The legal action comes after Starbucks implemented a new dress code in May that requires employees to wear solid black shirts under their green aprons. Workers must also wear khaki, black or blue denim pants without patterns, and shoes made from waterproof materials in specific colors. The company says the changes help make their green aprons stand out and create a more familiar experience for customers.
