How much money is there in a coffee house tip jar? A trial is underway in San Diego to find out. The court will be asked to award damages to employees who allegedly were denied a fair share from the tip jar at Starbucks. The class action on behalf of an estimated 120,000 Starbucks baristas alleges that store managers or supervisors shared in the tip jar in violation of California law. The plaintiffs’ attorney is quoted as saying that the tip jar damages could be in the “tens of millions.”
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s March 2026 Employment & Labor Law Cases
Summary of March 2026 Labor Law Updates for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 2026 brought several notable labor and employment developments relevant to Pennsylvania employees, HR professionals, and business leaders. This roundup from HKM Employment Attorneys highlights significant court rulings, restrictive covenant litigation, and broader workplace-rights developments affecting Pennsylvania workplaces. March 2026
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