New uniform? No way. Starbucks employees in three states have sued the coffee giant over a new dress code that forced many to buy new clothing without reimbursement.

Class-action lawsuits were filed by employees in state courts in Illinois and Colorado. A complaint was also filed with California’s Labor and Workforce Development Agency. If the complaint does not lead to penalties against Starbucks, the employees intend to file a class-action lawsuit there as well, according to the Associated Press.

The employees are backed by Starbucks Workers United, the union representing Starbucks workers that has had years-long clashes with the company over issues ranging from hours and pay to staffing and harassment.

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