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Starbucks to pay about $35M to NYC workers to settle claims it violated labor law

December 2, 2025

Starbucks has agreed to pay approximately $35 million to settle claims from over 15,000 workers in New York City regarding violations of labor laws related to unstable scheduling and reduced hours. The settlement, which also includes $3.4 million in civil penalties, requires the company to comply with the city's Fair Workweek law moving forward.

Starbucks to pay about $35M to NYC workers to settle claims it violated labor law

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Starbucks to pay $35 million to over 15,000 NYC workers.
Settlement addresses claims of denied stable schedules and hour reductions.
Includes $3.4 million in civil penalties.
Workers will receive $50 for each week worked from July 2021 to July 2024.
Starbucks commits to compliance with NYC's Fair Workweek law.

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Starbucks to pay about $35M to NYC workers to settle claims it violated labor law

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