In a lawsuit filed on Thursday, 10 employees say Sweetgreen and two general managers in particular discriminated against, harassed, and demeaned Black employees.
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The lawsuit alleges that the Black employees were passed over for promotions and given 'undesirable' shifts.
The general managers in question are both Hispanic.
A spokesperson for Sweetgreen responded to the lawsuit saying Sweetgreen is 'committed to diversity' and they take these accusations seriously and do not tolerate any form of harassment.
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