Starbucks’ updated dress code got some pushback from employees who walked off the job on May 14 in protest, following an April 24 allegation that the change was an unfair labor practice in violation of the National Labor Relations Act. Starbucks denied any violation, saying only a few employees participated in the protest while others welcomed the new dress code.
The new dress code, effective May 12, called for a more defined color palette for workers, including any solid black short- or long-sleeved crew neck, collared, or button-up shirt, and any shade of khaki, black, or blue denim bottoms. The company also made a new line of company- branded T-shirts available to workers, who received two at no cost.
It’s a dress code, not a uniform, and employees can wear their own clothes so long as they meet the company’s guidelines, a Starbucks spokesman said.
“By updating our dress code, we can deliver a more consistent coffeehouse experience that will also bring simpler and clearer guidance to our partners, which means they can focus on what matters most, crafting great beverages and fostering connections with customers,” Starbucks said in an April 14 statement about its new policy.
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