Starbucks is facing legal challenges in three US states after workers initiated action over a new dress code, claiming that the coffee giant broke the law by not reimbursing them for new clothing required by the updated policy.
Backed by the union organising Starbucks staff, workers have filed class-action lawsuits in state courts in Illinois and Colorado. Additionally, complaints have been lodged with California’s Labour and Workforce Development Agency. Should the agency opt not to pursue penalties against Starbucks, the employees intend to launch a class-action lawsuit in California, according to the filings.
