New York City accuses Chipotle of violating its Fair Workweek Law

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The City’s legal action comes after the DCWP received complaints from more than 30 workers from Chipotle’s five restaurants in Brooklyn.

The department wants the company to pay at least $1 million in restitution or workers plus civil penalties.

The DCWP launched an investigation into 11 of the company’s restaurants in Manhattan over similar alleged violation of the Fair Workweek law.

In a statement, Mayor de Blasio, said, “In New York City, predictable schedules for fast food and retail workers are a right, not a privilege. No corporation can get away with blatantly violating the rights of New York City workers without consequences. Chipotle must immediately stop their unfair labor practices and put their employees above profit.”

On the other hand, Commissioner Salas commented, “It is disappointing that numerous Chipotle locations are ignoring the City’s Fair Workweek Law and continuing to take advantage of their workers. This case exemplifies the abusive practices that this law is intended to end, and Chipotle must come into compliance. I encourage all fast food workers to come forward if their right to a predictable schedule or new shift is being violated.”