Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Starbucks sued by EEOC for firing barista who is a dwarf

From Reuters:The U.S. government is suing Starbucks Coffee Company for firing a barista in El Paso because she is a dwarf.When the employee asked for a stool or small stepladder to perform her job, Starbucks denied the request and fired her that same day, claiming that she could be a danger to customers and workers, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.The commission,