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Discrimination
discrimination
Feb. 26, 2020
Study Finds Black Baristas Are Paid Less Than White Baristas at Starbucks
LGBTQ and foreign-born employees also reported being discriminated against.
By
Nikita Richardson
controversies
Sept. 12, 2019
A Retrial Has Been Ordered in Thomas Keller’s Pregnancy Discrimination Case
The plaintiff filed an appeal two weeks after the verdict was reached.
By
Chris Crowley
controversies
June 3, 2019
Thomas Keller’s Discrimination Trial Begins Today
The plaintiff alleges that the chef’s company forced her out after she became pregnant.
By
Nikita Richardson
disgraceful
Jan. 18, 2019
A Line Cook Says She Was Fired for Speaking Spanish
Francisca Pérez alleges her boss demanded she speak English.
By
Chris Crowley
the chain gang
July 5, 2018
Starbucks Barista Fired for Insulting Customer With a Stutter
The barista wrote “SSSam” on the customer’s cup shortly after imitating his stutter.
By
Nikita Richardson
lawsuits
Sept. 22, 2017
Black Workers at Trump Hotel Steakhouse Allegedly Told It’s ‘White America Time’
BLT Prime employees claim they got screwed on shifts and dealt with racist co-workers.
By
Clint Rainey
discrimination
Nov. 16, 2016
Iowa Restaurant Punishes Local Trump Voters With Extra Cover Charge
“Yes, this is discrimination, but you voted for it.”
By
Clint Rainey
discrimination
July 5, 2016
Woman Says She Was Booted From Restaurant for Supporting Trump
The owners dispute the charges.
By
Chris Crowley
Discrimination
June 14, 2016
Restaurant Refused to Serve Family in Trump Gear
“Everybody was laughing, giggling.”
By
Clint Rainey
Lawsuits
June 2, 2016
Man Claims McDonald’s Drive-Through Discriminates Against Blind People
He’s filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the chain.
By
Clint Rainey
Discrimination
Apr. 26, 2016
Woman Says Café Booted Her for Being Muslim
She called it “a painful and embarrassing reminder” of what it’s like to wear a headscarf.
By
Clint Rainey
Lawsuits
Apr. 19, 2016
Man Claims Whole Foods Served Him a Cake With a Gay Slur [Updated]
He claims his “Love Wins” icing message included the word
f-g.
By
Clint Rainey
Gay Rights
Apr. 13, 2016
Restaurant Bans Alligator to Protest Mississippi’s Anti-LGBT Law
A Utah deli says it won’t use any ingredients from the Magnolia State.
By
Clint Rainey
Gay Rights
Apr. 8, 2016
MS Restaurants Plan ‘Welcome’ Signs for Gays
The state’s hospitality group is also compiling an online directory of participating restaurants.
By
Clint Rainey
Lawsuits
Apr. 5, 2016
Transgender Discrimination at Whole Foods
He says he suffered daily discrimination while working at the grocer’s Chelsea location.
By
Chris Crowley
Lawsuits
Feb. 5, 2016
Black Customers Sue Denny’s for Asking Them to Prepay for Their Meal
They say the manager tried to apologize with free dessert.
By
Clint Rainey
The Chain Gang
Nov. 20, 2015
McDonald’s Fined For Anti-Immigrant Policies
The Justice Department says the chain will pay $355,000 and retrain employees.
By
Clint Rainey
Discrimination
Oct. 30, 2015
A Restaurant Allegedly Booted a Gay Couple on Their Anniversary for
Customers reportedly complained that their hand-holding was “disgusting.”
By
Clint Rainey
Discrimination
Sept. 18, 2015
A North Carolina Bar Owner Kicked Out a Gay Couple for Kissing
“You’re making people feel uncomfortable.”
By
Clint Rainey
Not Good
July 7, 2015
Muslim Waitress Says She Was Sent Home From Work for Wearing a Hijab
It happened at London’s ritzy Savoy Hotel.
By
Clint Rainey
Discrimination
June 10, 2015
A Bar Kicked Out a Transgender Woman Because Staff Assumed She Was a Male
She was just there to watch the Belmont Stakes.
By
Clint Rainey
Bad Ideas
May 8, 2015
Colorado Restaurant Owner Will Hold a ‘White Appreciation Day’
“Because all Americas should be celebrated!!”
By
Clint Rainey
Crime Scene
May 6, 2015
There’s Video Footage of Two Gay Men Getting Attacked at New York’s
The hate crime occurred last night.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Lawsuits
Jan. 22, 2015
A McDonald’s Franchise Allegedly Fired Workers Because ‘Too Many
This came immediately after the hiring of “a large number of white employees.”
By
Clint Rainey
News
Jan. 16, 2015
A Restaurateur Posted an ‘English-Only’ Rule for His
Customers were getting “uncomfortable,” the owner said.
By
Clint Rainey
Shutdowns
Oct. 15, 2014
Restaurant’s Waitstaff Quits Midday, Alleging Racism and Way Too Many
He allegedly fired people for being black, old, or fat.
By
Clint Rainey
Lawsuits
July 29, 2014
Former Cooks Sue Barclays Center Over Alleged Discrimination and Racial Slurs
The $5 million lawsuit also alleges that managers used racial slurs.
By
Clint Rainey
Eat it Too
Dec. 9, 2013
Court Rules Bakeries Cannot Refuse Wedding Cakes to Same-Sex Couples
It’s not really a free-speech issue, the judge says.
By
Belle Cushing
Discrimination
Sept. 30, 2013
Queens Bakery Fined $25,000 for Discrimination
That’s $10,000 in damages, $10,000 for racial discrimination, and $5,000 more for gender discrimination.
By
Belle Cushing
Lawsuits
July 29, 2013
Atlantic City Judge Rules ‘Borgata Babes’ Can Be Fired for Gaining
Apparently it’s not an issue of sexual or weight discrimination.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Quote of the Day
July 2, 2013
She’s Certainly the Voice of … Something
The Paula lawsuit is about broader discrimination in the workplace.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Oops
Apr. 12, 2013
Virginia Restaurant Turns Away War Vet Because of Service Dog
At least the restaurant’s owner apologized.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Lawsuit
Apr. 9, 2013
Former Hooters Waitress Says She Was Forced to Quit After Shaving Head for Brain
She’s suing the franchise.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Equality
Feb. 12, 2013
Lesbian Couple Accepts Duff Goldman’s Wedding Cake; Meanwhile, Business
Is this a violation of the Oregon Equality Act?
By
Sierra Tishgart
Equality
Feb. 5, 2013
Duff Goldman Offers to Bake for Lesbian Couple That Experienced Discrimination
Ace of Cakes
to the rescue.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Mediavore
Nov. 8, 2011
Muslim Man Accuses Whole Foods of Discrimination; Burger King Comes Up With a
Plus: Chain restaurants continue to emphasize the quality of ingredients; and botulism doesn’t care whether your canned goods are organic or not, all in our morning news roundup.
Party Like It’s 1959
Jan. 21, 2011
City Investigates Continental’s Door Policy
Owner Trigger Smith says “there’s not a prejudiced bone in my body.”
By
Daniel Maurer
Nightclubbing
Dec. 13, 2010
East Village People: Blacks, Bohos, and Frat Boys Need Not Apply?
The nightlife landscape is getting increasingly divisive.
By
Daniel Maurer
Mediavore
Nov. 19, 2010
Accused Sabina Rose O’Donnell Murderer Expected to Plead Guilty;
Plus rising global food prices may spur a worldwide hunger crisis, and “blue laws” have been steadily disappearing over the last decade, all in our morning news roundup.
Lawsuits
Feb. 1, 2010
Park Avenue Winter Will Have to Weather Class-Action Suit
Waiters claim that a manager discriminated against Bengalis and Bangladeshis.
By
Daniel Maurer
Lawsuits
Dec. 4, 2009
Post-Bankruptcy, Centro Employees Sue Anne Burrell for Discrimination
After Mangia also files for bankruptcy, restaurateur Sasha Muniak’s troubles are mounting.
By
Daniel Maurer