A former Starbucks employee in Minnesota filed a class-action lawsuit against the coffee corporation on Thursday. The lawsuit alleges Starbucks violated a state law by denying its employees full gratuities.
Earlier this week, a Massachusetts man who worked as a coffee bar server for Starbucks also filed a lawsuit against the corporation over tips. Hernan Matomoros claims he was required to share tips with his supervisors. His attorney alleges the practice was a violation a state law that “prohibits managerial employees from sharing tips reserved for waiters and other employees who can legally be paid below the minimum wage.” Matamoros is seeking to have the case certified as a class-action lawsuit.
Last week, a California judge ordered Starbucks to pay baristas in that state more than $100 million in back tips and interest in a related case which received class-action status. Starbucks says it will appeal the California ruling.
Sources: http://www.timesargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080328/NEWS02/803280366,
