/tags/mcdonalds McDonald's en-US Copyright Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:54:38 GMT /2023-10-04/federal-judge-dismisses-false-advertising-claims-against-wendys-mcdonalds Wendy's and McDonald's didn't immediately respond to messages left Tuesday seeking comment. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:54:38 GMT /2023-10-04/federal-judge-dismisses-false-advertising-claims-against-wendys-mcdonalds The Associated Press /npr-news/npr-news/2023-05-04/mcdonalds-franchises-face-more-than-200-000-in-fines-for-child-labor-law-violations Three franchisees operating McDonald's locations in Maryland, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana collectively had 305 minors working illegally. They are ordered to pay more than $200,000 in civil penalties. Thu, 04 May 2023 10:34:53 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2023-05-04/mcdonalds-franchises-face-more-than-200-000-in-fines-for-child-labor-law-violations Ayana Archie /npr-news/2022-05-16/mcdonalds-is-leaving-russia-after-more-than-30-years In 1990, the Big Mac's arrival in Moscow signaled a new era. Now McDonald's is tearing down the golden arches and writing off its investment in Russia. Mon, 16 May 2022 20:09:11 GMT /npr-news/2022-05-16/mcdonalds-is-leaving-russia-after-more-than-30-years Bill Chappell /news-partners/2020-09-01/52-black-former-franchisees-sue-mcdonalds-alleging-discrimination The lawsuit says Black franchisees were steered toward neighborhoods where sales are lower while costs are higher. The franchisees ended up with less money and faced harsher scrutiny, it says. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:55:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-09-01/52-black-former-franchisees-sue-mcdonalds-alleging-discrimination Alina Selyukh /news-partners/2020-07-24/mcdonalds-will-require-face-masks-at-its-more-than-14-000-u-s-restaurants Because face masks and other precautions have become a subject of contention in the U.S., the restaurant chain says it will help employees get "de-escalation training." Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:39:15 GMT /news-partners/2020-07-24/mcdonalds-will-require-face-masks-at-its-more-than-14-000-u-s-restaurants Bill Chappell /news-partners/2020-04-28/more-essential-than-ever-low-wage-workers-demand-more In this lockdown, low-wage workers have been publicly declared "essential" — up there with doctors and nurses. But the workers say their pay, benefits and protections don't reflect it. Tue, 28 Apr 2020 19:27:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-04-28/more-essential-than-ever-low-wage-workers-demand-more Alina Selyukh, Shannon Bond /news-partners/2019-12-12/mcdonalds-not-responsible-for-how-franchisees-treat-workers-u-s-agency-rules The federal labor law board said McDonald's should not be held liable for labor practices of its franchisees. The ruling directed a judge to approve a settlement in a years-long union case. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 21:40:52 GMT /news-partners/2019-12-12/mcdonalds-not-responsible-for-how-franchisees-treat-workers-u-s-agency-rules Alina Selyukh /news-partners/2019-11-25/mcdonalds-agrees-to-pay-26-million-to-settle-accusations-of-wage-theft In a class-action lawsuit, workers in California accused the fast-food chain of failing to pay them overtime and other wages. Mon, 25 Nov 2019 16:46:04 GMT /news-partners/2019-11-25/mcdonalds-agrees-to-pay-26-million-to-settle-accusations-of-wage-theft Alina Selyukh /news-partners/2019-11-21/mcdonalds-failed-to-protect-workers-against-violent-customers-lawsuit-says A lawsuit by 17 McDonald's workers recounts threats, harassment and assaults, accusing the fast-food chain of "undermining safety" with late-night work, store design changes and inadequate training. Thu, 21 Nov 2019 14:59:00 GMT /news-partners/2019-11-21/mcdonalds-failed-to-protect-workers-against-violent-customers-lawsuit-says Alina Selyukh /npr-news/2019-11-12/mcdonalds-is-sued-over-systemic-sexual-harassment-of-female-workers A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against McDonald's and one Michigan franchise, alleging a "culture of sexual harassment." Tue, 12 Nov 2019 19:21:00 GMT /npr-news/2019-11-12/mcdonalds-is-sued-over-systemic-sexual-harassment-of-female-workers Alina Selyukh