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McDonald’s Workers Sue over Wage Theft in 3 States

HeadlineMar 14, 2014

In labor news, McDonald’s workers have filed a series of lawsuits in three states accusing the company and its franchises of stealing their wages through a range of illegal practices. Workers’ accusations include being forced to work while off the clock, having hours deleted from their timecards and being denied meal and rest breaks. Lawyers say the suits could impact more than 30,000 workers.

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