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Starbucks has agreed to pay approximately $35 million to current and former New York City baristas and supervisors after being found in violation of the city’s “just cause” law. The law protects fast-food workers from being fired or disciplined without a legitimate reason. The settlement resolves a dispute concerning alleged unfair firings and disciplinary actions that occurred during unionization efforts at Starbucks stores in NYC. This outcome underscores the city’s commitment to protecting workers’ rights and holding employers accountable for unlawful employment practices.
