A McDonald Corp’s lawyer informed the federal administrative judge that the company is a “victim” of an attack on its brand, as proceedings are currently underway, which may may end relations between major retailers and their franchisees.
The issue at hand is whether or not McDonalds share equal responsibility for their franchisees’ actions, especially on low wages complaints for its fast-food employees.
The general counsel of the National Labor Relations complained that McDonald’s and its franchisees are violation of restaurant workers rights in improving the working environment and wages.
Such moves are part of the a struggling relationship between American corporations and the labor board, with pressure building up to offer salary raises for low-wage workers.
Depending on how the case could end up later, the dispute may make it a lot simpler for labor unions to structure fast-food workers, negotiate salaries, and further expose franchisers with liability on labor matters.
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