Several McDonald’s Workers File Class Action Lawsuit

This week five McDonald’s workers in Chicago filed a class action lawsuit against the company, claiming that the chain has failed to adopt government safety guidance on COVID-19 and endangering employees and their families.

A Yahoo Finance article states that a copy of the lawsuit reads that McDonald’s failed to provide adequate hand sanitizer, gloves and masks and has not notified its staff when an employee has become infected with the new coronavirus.

According to the big fast food chain, these allegations were inaccurate and that safety, including wellness checks and protective gear, was a top priority.

“Crew and managers are the heart and soul of the restaurants in which they work, and their safety and well-being is a top priority that guides our decision making,” McDonald’s USA said in a statement.

The Chicago workers have requested that the Illinois state court issue an injunction. This move would make McDonald’s stop requiring workers to reuse masks, mandate face coverings for customers and require the company to inform employees if a coworker becomes infected.

Three McDonald’s workers in the state of California have also filed administrative actions with the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health alleging unsafe conditions.

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