Starbucks employees in three states have sued the coffee giant over a new dress code that forced many to buy new clothing without reimbursement. 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. The union has organized nearly 650 out of the 10,000 Starbucks locations in the U.S. Starbucks Workers United is not party to the current lawsuits, however, it filed a charge over the dress code when it was first announced in April. The new dress code requires employees to wear only neutral solid colors (like black, navy, khaki and gray) under their green aprons. And more partners than ever recommend Starbucks as a great place to work.”The statement continued: “As a part of Back to Starbucks, we simplified our dress code earlier this year to deliver a more consistent coffeehouse experience to our customers and provide our partners with simpler and clearer dress code guidance.