McDonald's payroll

2024 - 8 - 7

From Fries to Fails: McDonald’s Payroll Drama Unfolds! 🍟💸

Employee compensation - Fast food industry challenges - MBIE audits - McDonald's - New Zealand labor rights - Payroll issues - Unite Union

Did you ever flip a burger at McDonald's? You might just be in line for a payday—15 years in the making! 🍔💰

In an epic twist of fate, McDonald’s has recently embarked on a monumental journey to reimburse 60,000 staff members after a payroll snafu stretching back 15 years! Union representatives at Unite are raising their fries in celebration but also waving red flags as many employees encounter issues retrieving the dough they are owed. Imagine working your tail off for a decade and finding out it might have all been for naught—sounds like a side of drama along with those Big Macs!

Back in 2016, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) conducted a thorough audit of numerous Kiwi companies, spotlighting McDonald’s for needing a major rethink on their holiday and leave pay systems. Fast forward three years, and the fast-food titan is doing its best to rectify its past mistakes by compensating both current and former employees who have put in their time over the years. Rumor has it, some ex-employees are feeling like they’ve just hit the lottery! Who knew flipping burgers could be so lucrative?

Despite the intention of this massive payout to make things right, the rollout has hit some bumps in the road. For instance, some workers are reporting hiccups in the payment process, claiming that their former franchise owners are refusing to cough up the funds. But does a little roadblock mean we shouldn't keep cheering on those hard-working, burger-flipping legends? Absolutely not! Being part of the Macca's family certainly comes with its own set of unexpected rollercoasters.

As this saga unfolds, let's not forget the nostalgia involved. Whether you scaled the heights of the cash register or were on fry duty, everyone who ever donned the iconic uniform has a story to tell. Just remember, working at McDonald's may not just serve as a footnote in your resume, but perhaps a significant chapter in your financial journey as well! And did you know that McDonald’s itself was born from humble beginnings when Ray Kroc opened the first franchise in 1955? Today, it boasts over 38,000 locations worldwide!

So, who knows? Maybe your time flipping patties will pay off after all! And while you’re dreaming of those golden arches, keep in mind that this payroll mess highlights the importance of fair pay practices—an issue that transcends fast food and touches virtually every industry. Grab your fries, and let’s keep our fingers crossed for those who’ve served up our favorite meals for decades!

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McDonald's begins paying out 60000 staff after payroll botch-up (RNZ)

But employees are running into trouble when attempting to receive money owed to them, Unite Union says.

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McDonald's starts reimbursing staff after major payroll botch-up, but ... (New Zealand Herald)

The rollout of a major project to compensate past and present McDonald's workers for a payroll botch-up dating back 15 years is proving problematic....

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Ever work at McDonald's back in the day? They're paying out big ... (More FM)

Back in 2016, MBIE audited a bunch of Kiwi companies and found that many - including McDonald's - needed to sort out how they handled leave and holiday pay to ...

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McDonald's payroll muck-up: 'Our old franchisee is refusing to pay ... (Newstalk ZB)

The rollout of a major project to compensate past and present McDonald's workers for a payroll botch-up dating back 15 years is proving problematic.

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'Feels like I won lotto': Macca's is paying out ex-employees and one ... (The Rock)

Back in 2016, MBIE audited a bunch of Kiwi companies and found that many - including Macca's - needed to change how they handled leave and holiday pay to align ...

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McDonald's begins paying back 60000 staff (Otago Daily Times)

In November 2019, Unite Union announced it had reached a deal with the fast food giant to go back 10 years to reimburse employees over a payroll botch-up.

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Ever worked at McDonald's NZ? They might owe you some decent ... (Mai FM)

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Staff who worked for McDonald's franchises that closed before remediation may not see a cent of the money owed to them.

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