Company Responses to Hiring Illegal Workers

Updated: Thursday, 28 Oct 2010, 4:57 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 28 Oct 2010, 4:57 PM EDT

Four companies issued statements concerning the practice of hiring illegal immigrants. Read their statements below.



Statement from McDonald's:

“McDonald’s takes immigration laws very seriously. Our hiring and employment practices comply with applicable local, state and federal immigration and employment laws.

"We caution anyone from jumping to conclusions based on incomplete and potentially unreliable information.

"McDonald’s does not permit the employment of individuals without completing the appropriate procedures, including reviewing documentation and completing Form I-9s. Any individuals unable to meet the legal requirements for authorization to work are not employed by McDonald’s. If we subsequently determine that someone is not authorized to work, we take the appropriate action."

Beth Van Loon, Director of Human Resources - McDonald’s Atlanta Region



Statement from International House of Pancakes:

“It is our expectation that the 22 franchisees that own the 55 restaurants in the Atlanta market comply with all laws pertaining to the operation of their business.â€