Shake Shack agreed to pay $20,000 to an ex-employee who said he was repeatedly asked 'to explain his gender to co-workers'

• Shake Shack is a New York fast-food chain known for its premium burgers and custard shakes. 
• An ex-employee in California said he was constantly asked "to explain his gender to co-workers."
• The state's Civil Rights Department investigated, which led to a $20,000 settlement. 

Shake Shack has settled a California case where a former employee said he was constantly asked "to explain his gender to co-workers," according to the state's Civil Rights Department.

The New York burger chain, founded by Danny Meyer, will pay the former employee $20,000 as part of the settlement, announced Monday. The California employee filed a complaint with the department, stating he was subjected to "discrimination, harassment and retaliation based on gender identity and gender expression."