The lawsuit alleges systemic age discrimination at Sprouts Farmers Market, where policies requiring a recent bachelor’s degree for promotions serve to exclude older workers. This undermines fair labor relations and violates principles of equitable human rights in the workplace, contributing to a negative assessment under labor relations and human rights practices.

Sprouts Farmers Sued by Worker Over Alleged 'Systemic Age Bias'

The settlement of a federal discrimination charge for sexual harassment and retaliation reveals serious deficiencies in Sprouts' labor relations and human rights practices. This negative score reflects the company's failure to protect its employees and create a safe, respectful workplace, raising concerns about its commitment to ethical labor practices.

Sprouts will pay $265K to settle federal discrimination charge

The EEOC settlement for allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation reveals significant shortcomings in Sprouts Farmers Market's labor relations and human rights practices. Such discriminatory practices undermine worker protections and contribute to a broader environment where corporate indifference to employee welfare can indirectly support authoritarian tendencies by diminishing workers’ rights.

Sprouts will pay $265K to settle federal discrimination charge

The EEOC investigation found that Sprouts Farmers Market subjected employees to sexual harassment and retaliation, in violation of Title VII. Although the company agreed to remedial measures including policy updates and training, the incident reflects a failure in upholding safe, respectful labor practices, contributing to a negative impact on human rights and ethical business behavior.

Sprouts Farmers Market Resolves EEOC Discrimination Charge

Sprouts Farmers Market explicitly states on their website that they do not make political donations or contribute to political campaigns. This lack of financial engagement in political funding practices is viewed positively by anti-fascist groups, as it avoids supporting authoritarian agendas. While other categories remain unaddressed, the positive score in political contributions contributes a weighted 30% to the overall score, resulting in an overall cci_score of 30.

What political organizations does Sprouts donate to?

Sprouts Farmers Market has clarified through its public FAQ that it does not engage in political donations or contribute to political candidates. This stance is seen as a positive step in ensuring that the company does not support political activities that could facilitate authoritarian practices. Such transparency in political contributions is valued by anti-fascist perspectives, showing a commitment to ethical public and political behavior.

What political organizations does Sprouts donate to?

The company enforces a robust Supplier Code of Conduct and actively promotes supplier diversity, ensuring responsible sourcing and adherence to human rights standards in the supply chain. This proactive approach in supply chain ethics positions Sprouts positively.

Commitment to Human Rights

The company enforces a rigorous Supplier Code of Conduct and prioritizes ethical sourcing, including efforts to work with minority- and women-owned vendors. This demonstrates a proactive approach to maintaining ethical supply chain practices and mitigating risks associated with human rights abuses.

Commitment to Human Rights

The petition details how Sprouts Farmers Market enforces arbitration agreements that effectively strip workers of their rights to unionize, thereby weakening labor protections and fair representation. Such practices contribute to broader oppressive structures by undermining the ability of workers to organize and demand better treatment, a concern central to anti-fascist and labor rights advocacy.

Grant Sprouts Farmers Market Employees the Right to Unionize