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McDonald's India denies claims of unpaid intern wages in viral post

McDonald's India has dismissed a viral social media post alleging salary violations by an intern as completely fabricated. The company urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information.

LSN India · 7 September 2026

McDonald's India denies claims of unpaid intern wages in viral post

A post circulating on social media purporting to be from a McDonald's India intern alleged that their supervisor, Amit Joshi, had withheld salary payments for several months. The company has categorically rejected any association with the allegations contained in the post. McDonald's India stated that the post is entirely false and called on social media users to exercise caution before sharing unsubstantiated claims. The fast-food chain has not provided further details about the allegations or confirmed whether any investigation has been initiated. The company's swift denial comes as workplace grievances increasingly gain traction on social platforms, prompting organizations to respond promptly to such allegations.