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Minneapolis Settles With McDonald’s To Pay Workers $20K
The city's Civil Rights Department said it discovered widespread underpayment of wages at the McDonald's on Lake Street.
MINNEAPOLIS — The city of Minneapolis has entered into a settlement agreement with a McDonald’s franchise at 210 East Lake Street that will require the restaurant to pay more than $20,000 in back wages and penalties.
The money is owed under the city’s new minimum wage ordinance, according to officials. The city's Civil Rights Department said it discovered widespread underpayment of wages at the McDonald’s location.
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The city’s minimum wage ordinance took effect Jan. 1 and requires businesses with more than 100 employees to pay workers $10 an hour. On July 1 the minimum wage in Minneapolis increased to $10.25 for small employers with less than 100 workers and $11.25 for large employers.
The tiered phase-in schedule requires large businesses to pay a $15 minimum wage by 2022 and small businesses by 2024.
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Violations of the minimum wage ordinance can be reported by calling 311, filling out an online form or in person at City Hall, room 239.
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