Agency Judge Strikes Down McDonald’s Labor Accord

McDonald’s Corp. suffered a setback in their efforts to resolve a long-running dispute with former franchise employees this week, reports Bloomberg .

An administrative judge on the National Labor Relations Board has tossed out a settlement that would prevent further litigation over a claim by former employees alleging they were fired for participating in the so-called Fight for $15, a national movement for union rights and a nationwide minimum wage of $15.

The franchise is not disputing the claim, instead arguing that it should not be liable as a “joint employer” with the franchisees who fired the claimants.

The proposed settlement was rejected due in part to a lack of “certain fundamental elements” and a “history of antagonism” suggesting the accord had little chance success, wrote the judge.