Reformation controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Former Reformation employees alleged racist workplace behavior
Issue disclosure
Former Reformation assistant store manager Elle Santiago and other former employees alleged racist behavior at the company's retail locations and headquarters, including that Black workers were passed over for opportunities. These are allegations reported in the article.
Company response
Apology — Reformation
Aflalo to share an apology on Reformation's official Instagram account on Sunday
Investigation — Reformation
announced the company is launching an "independent investigation to look into the workplace concerns."
Source excerpt
The growing #BoycottReformation comes on the heels of a now viral post shared by former assistant store manager Elle Santiago that claims Reformation fostered a culture of systemic racism under the leadership of founder Yael Aflalo.
Their comments include several similar stories of Black workers who were relegated to back of house inventory projects in overheated rooms with no air conditioning, and in one case, lack of running water.
Santiago's post led Aflalo to share an apology on Reformation's official Instagram account on Sunday, and announced the company is launching an "independent investigation to look into the workplace concerns."