Starbucks Discrimination Case: Employee's Perspective and Analysis

This report analyzes a Starbucks discrimination case, focusing on the employee's perspective and the issue of disability discrimination related to dyslexia. The report examines the details of the case, highlighting the employee's challenges and the company's actions. It emphasizes the importance of reasonable accommodations and adherence to the Equality Act. The analysis includes a discussion of the legal and ethical considerations involved, the impact of the situation on the employee's well-being, and the potential consequences for the company's reputation. Furthermore, the report references relevant news articles and legal documents to support its findings, offering a comprehensive understanding of the case and its implications for workplace practices and employee rights. The report also provides recommendations for employers to prevent similar situations in the future.

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The allegation for disability
discrimination against Starbucks is valid. Yes,
the perspective is mainly from the employee’s
side. The prime reason that I found is that the
employee, Meseret Kumulchew, when serves
as a supervisor, she is well aware of her
responsibility from the time she is recruited.
Due to Dyslexia, the concerned
organization put allegations that she has
falsified the data while recording the water
and fridge temperatures. The allegation in this
case is wrong is because, the organization
knows about her medical condition and thus,
lost the case against disability discrimination.
It is also true that an organization has
to perform their business function properly
and they have to maintain their productivity
with the profitability. However in this the
allegation on the employee for falsifying the
documents is extreme. The organization
should have to consider the emotional balance
of each employee. In this case, the victim
event took attempt for suicide and face mental
trauma during those days.
Firstly, the employer should not blame
suddenly on the employees regarding their
loyalty for the organization. Starbucks in this
case also adhere to the 2010 Equality Act and
allow more time to the employee to complete
her work or provide her a helping hand so that
she could accomplish her duties within time.
The employer can conduct a face-to-face
meeting to discuss about the issue rather than
blame on her that result in a court case, which
on the other hand, hampers the brand’s
reputation.
According to the British Dyslexia
Association, it is recommended that all

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organizations must make reasonable
adjustments and formulate necessary
organizational policies so that people with
minor and major disability cannot face any
challenge to complete their daily job roles and
responsibilities.

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References
BBC News. (2017). Starbucks employee wins dyslexia discrimination case - BBC News.
[online] Available at: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-35521061 [Accessed 21 Aug. 2017].
Turner, C. (2017). Dyslexic employee wins discrimination case against Starbucks. [online]
Telegraph.co.uk. Available at: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/shopping-and-consumer-
news/12148217/Dyslexic-employee-wins-discrimination-case-against-Starbucks.html
[Accessed 21 Aug. 2017].
Weaver, M. (2017). Dyslexic employee wins discrimination case against Starbucks. [online] the
Guardian. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/feb/09/dyslexic-
employee-wins-discrimination-case-starbucks [Accessed 21 Aug. 2017].