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Founders Brewing faces multiple challenges including discrimination lawsuits and pandemic shutdown impact.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by WOODTV.com

Founders Brewing Company announced the closure of its Detroit taproom just hours after a Black former employee filed a discrimination lawsuit alleging racial harassment. The employee claimed she was treated differently than white managers, subjected to racial slurs, and had her hours reduced after complaining. This is the second time Founders has been sued for racial discrimination. The company settled the previous lawsuit in 2019. Founders stated they are conducting a thorough internal investigation and are deeply sorry for any negative experiences.

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Founders Brewing faces racial discrimination lawsuit and permanently closes Detroit taproom due to pandemic shutdown.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Detroit Free Press

Founders Brewing Co. faces another racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a Black employee who says she was promoted "purely for optic reasons" and subjected to "egregious racial harassment." Just hours before the announcement of the closure of its Detroit taproom, the lawsuit was filed. Founders released a statement saying the company is "deeply saddened" to learn of the accusations and said it was unaware of the filing when deciding to close the Detroit taproom. This is the second such lawsuit to hit the brewery in five years.

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