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ESStarbucks to Pay Nearly $39 Million for Violating NYC Scheduling Laws
Posted by: Brian Schaffer
New York City reached a $38.9 million settlement with Starbucks after investigators found violations of the city’s Fair Workweek Law. The settlement is expected to provide payments to more than 15,000 hourly employees from approximately 300 Starbucks locations.
What Did New York City Find in the Starbucks Investigation?
City officials found that Starbucks failed to provide predictable schedules, cut hours without proper justification, and made last-minute scheduling changes. The Fair Workweek Law includes advance-notice and scheduling protections for covered fast-food workers.
Who May Receive Payments Under the Starbucks Settlement?
Under the settlement, most covered hourly Starbucks workers from July 2021 through July 2024 will receive payments based on the number of weeks worked, with some employees eligible for several thousand dollars.
What Scheduling Protections Does the Fair Workweek Law Provide?
The case underscores the importance of New York City’s scheduling protections for covered workers, including rules addressing schedule stability and certain changes to hours.
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