Grounds for dismissal: NYC sues Starbucks for wrongful termination of local barista

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks Corporation, alleging that the company wrongfully terminated a longtime barista in violation of the city’s “just cause” protections as outlined in the Fair Workweek Law.

This lawsuit is the third of its kind initiated by the DCWP against the coffee giant, indicating a troubling trend in how the company manages its employees.