Tag: Starbucks Corp

Starbucks Baristas Win $100 Million for Tip-Pooling Violations

By jessica Apr 2, 2008 Uncategorized

Updated: Apr 2, 2008

A San Diego judge has ordered Starbucks Corp. to pay its California coffee baristas a caffeine-jolting $100 million in back tips and interest, after finding that the coffee chain violated California wage and hour law by allowing shift supervisors to share in employee tips. The lawsuit was filed as a class action in 2004 by […]

Sexual Harassment: You Can Be Liable When A Client Harasses Your Employee; 4-Point Protection Plan

By Jennifer Carsen Nov 1, 2001 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

Many employers don’t know that they can be hit with a lawsuit if a customer or vendor sexually harasses their employee and they don’t adequately remedy the problem. A new decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers California, demonstrates the serious liability you can face if you mishandle these tricky situations.