Everett barista claims Starbucks violated city’s new labor law

By: Nate Sanford

Outlets: KNKX

Published: November 12, 2025

Words: 585

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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A former barista in Everett is suing Starbucks for allegedly violating a new city law that requires employers to offer more hours to existing part-time workers before hiring new ones.

The lawsuit seeks class action status on behalf of all Starbucks baristas in Everett who were potentially impacted. It asks for Starbucks to pay twice the wages the workers allegedly missed out on and for the company to create a detailed plan demonstrating how they’ll …

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