Starbucks Reaches $38.9 Million Settlement With NYC on Worker Protection Violations

Starbucks SBUX -2.16%decrease; red down pointing triangle will pay $38.9 million in restitution to employees and civil penalties following a settlement with New York City.

The global coffee chain will pay $35.5 million to more than 15,000 workers, along with $3.4 million in civil penalties and costs, the city said Monday.