
Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours, city officials announced Monday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The company will also pay $3.4 million in civil penalties under the agreement with the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. It also agrees to comply with the city’s Fair Workweek law going forward.
Main Idea: New York City says Starbucks will pay about $35 million to settle claims that it gave workers unstable schedules and cut their hours unfairly.
Key Points:
Starbucks workers in New York City lost stable schedules and hours, showing how weak schedule rules can hurt pay and child care plans for hourly workers.
New York City’s settlement may push large employers to follow fair workweek rules, which could mean steadier hours and better pay predictability for workers.
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