NJ says Starbucks broke law by denying barista breastfeed space

NJ attorney general: Starbucks put NJ mom in humiliating position at work Sergio Bichao Published: September 22, 2025 Mike Brant TSM

👩‍🍼 Starbucks accused of denying NJ barista privacy to pump breast milk

⚖️ State says company violated New Jersey’s workplace discrimination law

🚨 Case could go to court if no settlement is reached

New Jersey prosecutors are coming after Starbucks, which the state says may have violated civil rights protections for a breastfeeding employee.

In a finding of probable cause, the state Division on Civil Rights says a Sicklerville barista was denied a private, safe space to pump breast milk after returning from parental leave.

According to investigators, instead of offering her a secure room, the store manager provided a flimsy trifold privacy scre