Starbucks has agreed to pay hourly workers at over 300 of its branches $35.5 million as part of a $38.9 million settlement, following a lawsuit that was filed by New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) over alleged violations pertaining to stable schedules for workers.

Starbucks said it was committed to complying with all local laws and regulations everywhere it does business, but it also added the New York City's law was “notoriously challenging to manage."

Why It Matters

The settlement over schedule issues and cut hours comes as Starbucks has been facing a strike that began in November at dozens of locations around the country. Workers are demanding, in part, better hours as well as more staffing.

What To Know

The $38.9 million settlement follows a multi-ye

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