Starbucks workers sue over company's new dress code's costs to them

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1. NBC4 Washington

   Starbucks workers sue over company's new dress code's costs to them ↗ (opens NBC4 Washington)

   Published Sep 17, 2025

   Same headline from 10 more outlets

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   Starbucks workers said the company violated the law when it changed its dress code but refused to reimburse employees who had to buy new clothes.

2. Seattle Times

   Starbucks workers sue over company’s new dress code ↗ (opens Seattle Times)

   Published Sep 17, 2025

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   Starbucks workers are taking legal action against the coffee giant, saying it violated the law when it changed its dress code but refused to reimburse employees who had to buy...

3. The Hill

   Starbucks workers sue over dress code ↗ (opens The Hill)

   Published Sep 17, 2025

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   Starbucks workers sue employer over new dress code expenses, alleging violation of state laws. Class-action lawsuits filed in Illinois and Colorado.

4. WHDH Boston

   Starbucks workers sue over company’s new dress code - Boston News, Weather, Sports ↗ (opens WHDH Boston)

   Published Sep 17, 2025

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   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

5. Fortune

   Disgruntled Starbucks workers in 3 states sue over dress-code changes, saying the company refused to reimburse them ↗ (opens Fortune)

   Published Sep 17, 2025

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   “As part of this change, and to ensure out partners were prepared, partners received two shirts at no cost,” Starbucks said about its workers.

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