Disputes Barista accuses Starbucks of violating city shift ordinance Coffee chain failed to follow rule requiring current employees be offered more shifts before hiring new staff, lawsuit alleges iStock.com/Nadya So Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Monday 17 November 2025 Starbucks is facing another lawsuit from a former barista who has accused t Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Industrial action Starbucks workers launch “rebellion” for holiday season Disputes Starbucks faces class actions over dress code pay policy Discrimination Starbucks faces lawsuit from manager allegedly fired for being straight Disputes Former Starbucks manager awarded $25.6m in discrimination claim