Lawsuit: Former Lululemon worker connects firing to complaints, social media posting | FOX 11 Los Angeles
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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.
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.
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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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.
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
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Lululemon fined for false refund claims
Lululemon was fined in 2017 for falsely telling customers they weren't entitled to refunds.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is probing athletic wear company Lululemon on “forever chemicals” — which the company says are not in its products.
Texas attorney general launches investigation into Lululemon's potential use of certain chemicals | CBC News
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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.
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.
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.”
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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Lululemon raises minimum base pay for hourly workers
Lululemon raises minimum base pay for hourly staff amid worker shortage.
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.
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Lululemon is facing litigation in the New York federal court over its diversity
The allegation involving Lululemon Athletica Inc. concerns racial discrimination.
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.
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Lululemon recalls Luon black yoga pants
Lululemon recalled its Luon black yoga pants due to being too sheer.
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.