McDonald’s Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Breastfeeding Law Violations

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McDonald’s, the popular fast food chain, is currently embroiled in a legal battle as two employees have filed a class action lawsuit against the company. The employees, Kathleen Faber and Lexis Mays, allege that McDonald’s has failed to provide adequate accommodations for them to pump breastmilk while at work.

Allegations of Inadequate Accommodations

According to the lawsuit, Faber and Mays, who recently returned to work after giving birth, informed their managers about their need to pump breastmilk during work hours. However, they claim that McDonald’s did not provide them with a suitable space or adequate break time to do so.

Faber, working at a McDonald’s in Kansas, asserts that the establishment lacks a secure and private area for her to pump breast milk. As a result, she has resorted to pumping milk in a corner of a stock room to maintain privacy. On the other hand, Mays, employed at a McDonald’s in New York, alleges that the designated space for her to pump milk is not secure or private, as other crew members can freely enter the room while she is pumping.

Legal Action and Federal Compliance

The lawsuit contends that McDonald’s is not in compliance with federal laws that mandate secure and private spaces for breastfeeding mothers to pump milk in the workplace. Faber and Mays are seeking legal intervention to address the alleged lack of accommodations, which they claim has caused them emotional distress and discomfort.