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‘Would you like fries with that?’ McDonald’s Australia wants food its staff eat considered in pay talks – The Guardian
The fast-food giant says Happy Meals, chicken nuggets and Big Macs are non-monetary benefits that must be included when asking if a pay deal leaves workers better…
McDonalds management could soon be asking their own staff would you like fries with that as they hand over weekly pay.
According to the fast-food giant, Australias industrial umpire should be compelled to consider non-monetary benefits such as Happy Meals, chicken nuggets and Big Macs when asking if a pay deal leaves workers better off.
The proposal could help the company trim penalty rates by counting food that staff eat on breaks as a form of benefit that leaves them better off overall compared…
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