Americans in line to get one-time payment from $2million McDonald’s settlement – see if you’re eligible

MCDONALD’S franchisees have agreed to a nearly $2 million settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to resolve sexual harassment claims.

Some former and current McDonald’s employees may be eligible for a portion of the $2 million severance pay.

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The settlement applies only to individuals who have worked for certain franchisees and have experienced sexual harassment or a sexually hostile work environment.

The settlement involves 21 McDonald’s restaurants located in Nevada and California.

These restaurants are operated by a company called AMCTR.

The EEOC alleges that these franchisees violated labor laws by failing to try to stop sexual harassment in the workplace.

The settlement does not require the franchisees to admit wrongdoing, but does include a $1.99 million payment to resolve the EEOC complaint.

Applicants may be eligible for cash payments, which are determined based on the EEOC’s assessment of discrimination and harm.

Individuals who have worked for those particular restaurants and have claims relating to sexual harassment and/or a sexually hostile work environment may be eligible for compensation under the Settlement.

The exact amount of cash payments is determined by the EEOC based on the discrimination and harm suffered by each individual.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

To qualify as a beneficiary, an individual must have been employed by one of these companies between January 1, 2017 and January 5, 2023.

In addition, the EEOC must confirm that the individual has a valid basis for alleging sexual harassment and/or a sexually hostile work environment.

To receive severance benefits, eligible employees must submit a valid claim form by October 10, 2023.

If an individual believes they have been subjected to sexual harassment and/or a sexually hostile work environment during their employment with the AMTCR companies between the dates provided, they may be eligible for compensation from the Compensation Fund.

It is important to carefully review the information provided on the website and the court documents to understand how they affect your statutory rights.

The case is called US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. AMTCR Inc. et al. and was approved by assent decree on January 5, 2023.

TYPES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE

There are two types of sexual harassment in the workplace: harassment by a hostile work environment and retaliatory harassment.

Harassment by a hostile work environment is a work environment that is intimidating, hostile, or offensive because of unwelcome sexual behavior, comments, or actions.

An example of this is co-workers making sexually explicit jokes or showing explicit images that create an awkward or offensive atmosphere.

Harassment in return means making a person’s benefit or opportunity in the workplace conditional on them accepting unwelcome sexual advances or requests.

For example, a supervisor promises a promotion in exchange for an employee’s consent to sex.

OTHER MATCHES

If you don’t qualify for this McDoanld’s comparison, there are many others to apply to.

Americans affected by a data breach can seek up to $5,000 in a class action lawsuit against Maxim Healthcare Services.

The comparison dates back to a cyber attack in 2020 in which criminals gained access to personal information and health data.

The deadline is approaching soon. Eligible individuals have until July 24, 2023 to apply for reimbursement of extraordinary expenses and lost time.

Some New Jersey homeowners may be eligible for direct payments under a $42 million settlement offered by US Metals Refining Co.

The settlement aims to resolve allegations of air and soil releases of pollutants, including lead and arsenic, that are said to have caused adverse effects and decreased property values.

Eligible property owners could receive up to an estimated $17,500 per eligible property based on length of ownership over a specified period.

See if you’re eligible for other settlements, such as: B. DirecTV’s “Do not call” settlement up to $461 of $16.85 million.

Another settlement you may be entitled to is an Acuity settlement for between $500 and $3,500 due to a data breach.