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Corporate conduct Allegation Against

Lululemon is accused of firing workers for complaints

Lululemon is accused of firing a former worker who complained and posted on social media.

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foxla.com
Lawsuit: Former Lululemon worker connects firing to complaints, social media posting | FOX 11 Los Angeles

Corporate conduct Confirmed Against

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into Lululemon Athletica for the potential presence of PFAS in its athletic apparel

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into Lululemon Athletica for the potential presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in its athletic apparel and issued a civil investigative demand to the company, according to a statement from his office issued Monday.

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finance.yahoo.com
Texas has opened a formal investigation into lululemon athletica over potential use of PFAS chemicals in its apparel and related safety claims.
law.com
When Ken Paxton launched an investigation this week into whether Lululemon Athletica sold apparel containing so-called “forever chemicals,” it would have been easy to treat it as just another regulatory story—one more skirmish between a state attorney general and a major brand.
newsweek.com
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into Lululemon Athletica for the potential presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in its athletic apparel and issued a civil investigative demand to the company, according to a statement from his office issued Monday.

Climate & energy Allegation Against

Lululemon is accused of misleading environmental claims

Canada's Competition Bureau has opened a formal investigation into Lululemon's environmental claims in its marketing campaigns.

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cbc.ca
Canada's Competition Bureau has opened a formal investigation into Lululemon's environmental claims in its marketing campaigns, a spokesperson for the agency told CBC News on Monday.
Competition Bureau investigating Lululemon over greenwashing allegations | CBC News

Corporate conduct Confirmed Against

Lululemon fined for false refund claims

Lululemon was fined in 2017 for falsely telling customers they weren't entitled to refunds.

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Lululemon was fined in 2017 for falsely telling customers they weren't entitled to refunds.

Corporate conduct Confirmed Against

Texas attorney general investigates Lululemon chemicals

Texas attorney general launches investigation into Lululemon's potential use of certain chemicals.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Lululemon over possible toxic chemicals in its activewear.
theconversation.com
The Texas Attorney General’s office has launched a formal investigation into the activewear brand Lululemon.
thehill.com
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is probing athletic wear company Lululemon on “forever chemicals” — which the company says are not in its products.
cbc.ca
Texas attorney general launches investigation into Lululemon's potential use of certain chemicals | CBC News

Workplace equity Confirmed You decide

Lululemon offers mental health and health benefits

Lululemon currently offers eligible employees mental health and health benefits, paid parental leave, parenthood support groups, employee resource groups and paid time off.

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finance.yahoo.com
Following Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis, MN, police officers, Lululemon had at the time issued a statement that read: "Lululemon commits to inclusion, diversity, equity, and action," per the outlet. The company also vowed to hire a head of DEI, partner with colleges that serve underrepresented groups, and establish an internship program to improve minority representation, among other initiatives.
people.com
Calvin McDonald, Lululemon’s current CEO, shared on the company’s website that he along with the company’s senior leadership team have committed to increase funding for its IDEA initiative, expand training, learning and development to support inclusion, diversity and equity and “use our brand and our voice to advocate for change.”
yahoo.com
Lululemon currently offers eligible employees mental health and health benefits, paid parental leave, parenthood support groups, employee resource groups and paid time off.

Labor & working conditions Confirmed In favor

Lululemon raises minimum base pay for hourly workers

Lululemon raises minimum base pay for hourly staff amid worker shortage.

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Lululemon Raises Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour; Plans to Ramp Up Hiring for the Holidays
yahoo.com
Amid Worker Shortage, Lululemon Raises Minimum Base Pay for Hourly Staff

Climate & energy Confirmed In favor

Lululemon's supply chain renewable energy strategy rated shallow

Lululemon's strategy for renewable energy in its supply chain was graded 'shallow' by the NewClimate Institute in its January 2024 report.

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vogue.com
Lululemon’s strategy for renewable energy in its supply chain was graded “shallow”, in NewClimate Institute’s (NCI) January 2024 report on the nuances of renewable energy procurement.

Workplace equity Allegation Against

Lululemon is facing litigation in the New York federal court over its diversity

The allegation involving Lululemon Athletica Inc. concerns racial discrimination.

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law.com
Lululemon Athletica Inc. is facing litigation in the New York federal court over its diversity, equity and inclusion initiative, with two shareholders alleging that executives withheld that the program couldn't combat racial discrimination within the company.

Corporate conduct Recall Against

Lululemon recalls Luon black yoga pants

Lululemon recalled its Luon black yoga pants due to being too sheer.

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nypost.com
Ironically, Wilson was a director of the company in 2013 when Lululemon recalled its Luon black yoga pants because they were too sheer – a flop that cost the company tens of millions of dollars at the time.
latimes.com
In 2013, Lululemon recalled many of its black yoga pants because customers complained they were see-through.