Thousands of McDonald’s workers have joined a class action against the fast-food giant over alleged “system failures”.
It comes after the Federal Court found former employee Chiara Staines was not provided with paid 10-minute rest breaks when working shifts four hours or longer. The court heard that the franchisee misrepresented the nature of the breaks and Ms Staines was paid the value of her lost breaks.
“This class action has hit a nerve for thousands of staff, both past and present, who have been victims of the workplace breaches we allege,” she said. “McDonald‘s was aware of my heart condition when they hired me and still never gave me the 10-minute break I was entitled to,” he said. A McDonald’s spokeswoman told news.com.au said they recieved the filing on Tuesday and were ‘taking the time required to consider the matter’.“The claim against McDonald’s Australia is related to 10 minute rest breaks. McDonald‘s Australia is mindful of its obligations under applicable employment laws, including the Fast Food Industry Award and the former enterprise agreement,” she said.
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