"Starbucks workers in three states took legal action against the coffee giant Wednesday, saying it violated the law when it changed its dress code but refused to reimburse employees who had to buy new clothes. The employees, who are backed by the union organizing Starbucks' workers, filed class-action lawsuits in state court in Illinois and Colorado. Workers also filed complaints with California's Labor and Workforce Development Agency."
"Starbucks' new dress code went into effect on May 12. It requires all workers in North America to wear a solid black shirt with short or long sleeves under their green aprons. Shirts may or may not have collars, but they must cover the midriff and armpits. Employees must wear khaki, black or blue denim bottoms without patterns or frayed hems or solid black dresses that are not more than 4 inches above the knee."
Workers in Illinois and Colorado filed class-action lawsuits and workers filed complaints with California's Labor and Workforce Development Agency after Starbucks changed its dress code and allegedly refused to reimburse employees who bought new clothes. If the California agency declines to seek penalties, a class-action lawsuit is planned. Starbucks said it simplified the dress code, provided two shirts at no cost, and implemented the policy May 12 to create consistency and make green aprons stand out. The dress code mandates solid black shirts under aprons, specific bottom and shoe options, subdued hosiery, and limits on face tattoos, piercings, and theatrical makeup.
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