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Workplace equity Confirmed Against

Publix wrongly fired gay cake decorator; awarded $100,000

Publix wrongly fired a gay cake decorator, and Broward County’s Human Rights Board ruled the firing was discriminatory, awarding him $100,000.

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In September 2012, Broward County’s Human Rights Board ruled that Publix had wrongly fired a cake decorator because he’s gay, awarding him $100,000.
Five Stories of Publix Anti-Gay Accusations | Miami New Times

Community investment Confirmed In favor

Publix donates $25 million to hunger relief

Publix donates $25 million to hunger-relief programs.

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finance.yahoo.com
Publix Charities Furthers Commitment to Help Feed Neighbors in Need With $25 Million Donation
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This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Publix donates $25 million to Feeding America, other nonprofits
Publix donates $25 million to Feeding America, other nonprofits
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Publix donates $25 million to Feeding America, other nonprofits
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Publix donates $25 million to Feeding America, other nonprofits

Workplace equity Settlement Against

Publix paid $10.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination against its employees

Publix has faced similar accusations in the past. In 2000, the company paid $10.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination against its employees.

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Publix has faced similar accusations in the past. In 2000, the company paid $10.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination against its employees.
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Publix has faced similar accusations in the past. In 2000, the company paid $10.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination against its employees.

Corporate conduct Allegation Against

Publix is accused of deliberately overcharging self-checkout customers

Publix is accused of deliberately overcharging customers using the scales at the self-checkout system.

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miamiherald.com
Publix cheats customers on sales, lawsuit from Florida says | Miami Herald
theledger.com
The plaintiff also alleges Publix kept expired sale signs up, misleading customers about prices.
"The complaint filed by The Russo Firm centers on a scheme where Publix’s POS system inflated the weights of certain products, causing customers to pay more than the advertised price without realizing it," The Russo Firm said in a release.
Lawsuit says Publix checkout scales are inflating prices.
According to the lawsuit, Publix deliberately overcharges customers using the scales at the self-checkout system.
Publix lawsuit claims price deception at Florida stores

Workplace equity Allegation Against

Publix is accused of employee wage theft

Publix accused of employee wage theft in federal collective-action lawsuit.

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miamiherald.com
Publix accused of employee wage theft in federal collective-action lawsuit.
Lawsuit says Florida-based Publix chain committed wage theft | Miami Herald

LGBTQ+ policies Confirmed You decide

Publix expands benefits to married LGBTQ+ associates

Publix told employees it will expand health, dental and vision benefits to associates married in states where same-sex marriage is legal.

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miaminewtimes.com
1, 2015, Publix is expanding spouse coverage for its health, dental and vision benefit plans to associates who are married in any state where same-sex marriages are legal, regardless of the associates’ state of residence,” reads an internal memo that was promptly and likely uncoincidentally leaked to the Miami Herald and fawned over by gay rights groups in the accompanying story.
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The Lakeland-based company told employees this week that beginning Thursday, Publix would expand coverage for its health, dental and vision benefit plans to associates married in any state where same-sex marriages are legal.
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The Lakeland-based company told employees this week that beginning Thursday, Publix would expand coverage for its health, dental and vision benefit plans to associates married in any state where same-sex marriages are legal.

Workplace equity Settlement Against

Publix settles discrimination suit

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time.com
PETERSBURG, Florida: Southern supermarket chain Publix will pay $81.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by 150,000 women accusing the company of discrimination by promoting men and leaving women in low-paying jobs. The company will also open its doors for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to monitor its hiring and promotion policies over the next seven years.
Publix Settles Discrimination Suit

Workplace equity Confirmed Against

Publix fired C. Belgrave for discriminatory reasons

Publix fired C. Belgrave, and the evidence shows the stated reasons were pretextual.

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eeoc.gov
C.�������� Belgrave provided evidence that Publix fired him for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons and that Publix�s proffered reasons for firing him were pretextual.
eeoc.gov
C.�������� Belgrave provided evidence that Publix fired him for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons and that Publix�s proffered reasons for firing him were pretextual.

Corporate conduct Allegation Against

Publix Super Markets Inc. is accused of deceptive pricing practices

Publix Super Markets Inc. is accused of deceptive pricing practices that overcharged customers for products sold by weight.

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law.com
Publix Super Markets Inc., a primarily Southeastern U.S. employee-owned grocery store chain, is now at the center of a class action federal lawsuit filed by The Russo Firm, accusing the retailer of deceptive pricing practices that overcharged customers for products sold by weight.

Corporate conduct Allegation Against

Publix is accused of displaying false lower prices

Publix is accused of displaying a lower price per ounce on shelf stickers that customers never receive.

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clickorlando.com
“Publix regularly displays a lower price per ounce on the stickers on the shelves when the customer never receives the lower price per unit as advertised,” the lawsuit continues.
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“Publix regularly displays a lower price per ounce on the stickers on the shelves when the customer never receives the lower price per unit as advertised,” the lawsuit continues.
According to WKMG, the lawsuit goes on to accuse Publix and its workers of failing to fix the POS system or alert customers about the problem, as doing so could hurt the company’s revenues.

Workplace equity Allegation Against

Publix is accused of failing to pay overtime

Publix is accused of failing to pay overtime to former employees after a class action lawsuit was filed.

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fox35orlando.com
Florida-based Publix faces class action lawsuit after former employees say they were not paid overtime | FOX 35 Orlando

Workplace equity Settlement Against

Publix agreed to a two-year consent decree requiring it to consider applicants' requests for religious accommodations

Judge Eli Richardson entered a two-year consent decree that requires Publix to consider applicants’ requests for religious accommodations; “reasonably accommodate” qualified employees or applicants whose religious beliefs conflict with the company’s grooming standards; and provide training on non-discrimination and religious-accommodation policies to supervisors and human resource employees at the Nashville store.

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theledger.com
Judge Eli Richardson entered a two-year consent decree that requires Publix to consider applicants’ requests for religious accommodations; “reasonably accommodate” qualified employees or applicants whose religious beliefs conflict with the company’s grooming standards; and provide training on non-discrimination and religious-accommodation policies to supervisors and human resource employees at the Nashville store.
Publix settles federal lawsuit over dreadlocks and religious freedom
Publix violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bans religious discrimination in the workplace, the EEOC said.
Publix pays to settle federal lawsuit over dreadlocks, religious freedom

Corporate conduct Confirmed Against

Publix Super Markets, Inc. was ordered to produce opioid prescription dispensing data in a federal lawsuit

The documented action involving Publix Super Markets, Inc. concerns opioid prescription dispensing data.

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ecf.flmd.uscourts.gov
ORDER Relator Publix Litigation Partnership, LLP (Relator) moves for an order compelling Defendant Publix Super Markets, Inc. (Publix) to produce opioid prescription dispensing data in compliance with the court’s March 13, 2025 discovery order (doc.

Elections & voting Confirmed You decide

Publix donated to Congress members blocking election certification

Publix donated to other members of Congress who voted to block certification of the presidential election.

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theledger.com
Publix has previously donated to other members of Congress who voted to block certification of the presidential election.

Ukraine & Russia Confirmed You decide

Publix launches Ukraine donation program

Publix launched a donation program for those affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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yahoo.com
Publix launches aid program for those affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Publix has launched a donation program for those affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Community investment Confirmed In favor

Publix Super Markets donation to hunger relief

Publix Super Markets donated its largest ever amount to help people experiencing food insecurity across its operating area.

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yahoo.com
Publix Super Markets Charities is making its largest donation yet to help people experiencing food insecurity across Publix's operating area.

Manufacturing Confirmed You decide

Publix expands Gwinnett County dairy facility

Publix expanded its Gwinnett County dairy facility, creating 44 new jobs.

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apnews.com
(AP) — Publix is expanding its Gwinnett County dairy facility, creating an additional 44 new jobs.

Corporate conduct Recall Against

Publix recalls ice cream flavor in six states

Publix recalled an ice cream flavor in six states due to a documented safety risk.

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agri.ohio.gov
15, 2025 - Publix has initiated a voluntary recall on one lot of Publix Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream, UPC 41415 03043, that may contain an undeclared egg allergen.
yahoo.com
Publix Recalls Ice Cream Flavor in Six States
The cause of the recall, per Publix, is that its Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream half gallon container with a sell-by date of "June 19, 2026 A" may actually contain Publix Rich & Creamy French Vanilla Ice Cream with a French Vanilla lid.
On Tuesday, Publix initiated the recall in six of the eight states where the franchise is located: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Florida, except for Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Tampa and Sarasota.

Corporate conduct Recall Against

Publix Super Markets recalled one lot of Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream due to allergy concerns

Publix Super Markets has recalled one lot of Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream due to allergy concerns in six states, excluding Virginia and North Carolina.

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Publix Super Markets has recalled one lot of Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream due to allergy concerns in six states, excluding Virginia and North Carolina.
Publix Super Markets has announced a recall of one lot of its Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream due to allergy concerns.

Wages & economic policy Confirmed You decide

Publix sues to stop Miami Beach minimum wage hike

Publix sued to stop Miami Beach from raising its minimum wage.

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miaminewtimes.com
#FightFor15: Publix and Walt Disney Company Sue to Stop Miami Beach From Raising Minimum Wage | Miami New Times