Dartmouth Crumbl Cookies denies illegal labor practices after employee offers unpaid ‘trial shift’

DARTMOUTH, MASS. (WLNE) — A recent social media post in a New Bedford Facebook group has caused an uproar online.

The post advertises Crumbl Cookies’ location in Dartmouth is hiring for an overnight shift, and states that in order to be considered for the job, you must complete a five-hour unpaid “trial shift” first.

This is a photo of the post made in a New Bedford Facebook group advertising an overnight shift at the Dartmouth Crumbl Cookies.

Crumbl Cookies in Dartmouth told ABC 6 over email that the owners of the store did not make the post, adding that they pay all their employees from the time they begin their orientation, training, and start working.

ABC 6 reached out to Crumbl corporate who said they were aware of one of their franchisees requiring potential employees to complete the unpaid “trial shift.”

In a statement, Crumbl said in part, “This is unacceptable. The franchisee was not authorized to post the message; therefore, we have taken appropriate and swift action. Based on our initial investigation, we do not believe that anyone completed an unpaid trial shift. At Crumbl, such practices are not permitted. We require our franchisees to strictly comply with all federal and state employment laws. We are dedicated to ensuring a just and positive work atmosphere across all our stores and will continue to work tirelessly to uphold the highest ethical standards in our operations.”