Five Below Inc.

Philadelphia, United States

Five Below is a specialty discount retailer offering a wide range of trend-driven products aimed at teens and pre-teens, with nearly all items priced at $5 or less. The store carries merchandise across categories such as apparel, electronics, beauty, and accessories, focusing on affordability and fun.

CCI Score

-48.09

0.04% May 3

Latest Event

Five Below Faces Bias Trial Over Termination of Pregnant Employee

Five Below Inc. is undergoing a trial over the termination of a pregnant buyer, with allegations of sex discrimination and retaliation related to maternity leave. The case raises serious concerns regarding the company's adherence to fair labor practices and respect for employee rights.

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Five Below Inc. is currently rated as a Quisling.

-44 to -59 CCI Score

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Latest Events

MAR

14

2025

Five Below Faces Bias Trial Over Termination of Pregnant Employee
-78.93

Five Below Inc. is undergoing a trial over the termination of a pregnant buyer, with allegations of sex discrimination and retaliation related to maternity leave. The case raises serious concerns regarding the company's adherence to fair labor practices and respect for employee rights.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

The incident involving the termination of a pregnant buyer underscores significant issues in Five Below's approach to labor relations and human rights practices. The company's explanation of a Covid-related restructuring appears to be a cover for discriminatory practices, reflecting deep-seated flaws in its commitment to fair treatment and protection of employee rights.

Five Below to Face Fired Pregnant Buyer at Sex, Leave Bias Trial
JAN

01

2024

Labor Law Violations Allegation at Five Below
-69.99

A Reddit post by a concerned parent details that a Five Below store manager imposed an extreme work schedule on Black Friday, instructing staff to work from 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM with minimized breaks, potentially violating labor laws and highlighting exploitative labor practices.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

Reports from a Reddit post indicate that Five Below store management is enforcing excessively long work hours on Black Friday with minimal breaks, a practice that may contravene labor regulations. This instance suggests a disregard for fair labor practices and worker rights, contributing negatively to the company's ethical responsibility.

labor law violations - standard practice? : r/FiveBelow
OCT

27

2023

Employee Fired Before Maternity Leave: Discrimination Case at Five Below
-60.14

Five Below was denied its motion for summary judgment in a case alleging pregnancy discrimination and FMLA retaliation, raising concerns about the company's labor relations and human rights practices.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

The denial of summary judgment in the pregnancy discrimination case suggests that Five Below may have engaged in discriminatory labor practices, undermining workers' rights and highlighting systemic issues in their approach to employee treatment.

DISCRIMINATION—PREGNANCY—E.D. Pa.: Five Below ...
JAN

01

2010

Support for California Transparency in Supply Chains Act
16.71

Five Below demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical sourcing and human rights by enforcing stringent vendor compliance measures and routine audits designed to prevent forced labor and modern slavery, in alignment with the objectives of the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act.
+75

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

The article emphasizes Five Below’s commitment to upholding fair labor practices by enforcing strict vendor requirements and conducting both announced and unannounced audits. Such measures help ensure compliance with international labor standards and safeguard human rights, reflecting a positive stance against exploitative labor practices.

California Transparency in Supply Chains Act
+80

Supply Chain Ethics

March 20

By detailing a proactive vendor selection process, regular supplier audits, and a zero tolerance policy for forced and bonded labor, Five Below is taking significant steps toward ensuring transparency and ethical conduct in its supply chain. These measures contribute to reducing complicity in potentially repressive supply chain practices.

California Transparency in Supply Chains Act