Starbucks Employee Fired for Discriminatory Language

Betsy Fresse, a former Starbucks barista who worked in New Jersey, filed a lawsuit for wrongful termination. She claimed that she was fired for refusing to wear an LGBT Pride t-shirt due to her religious beliefs. Starbucks has denied her claims. At the time of writing, the lawsuit is ongoing.

Social media users and news sites posted about the alleged incident and lawsuit.