McDonald's said in a statement to Business Insider that the company is "committed to always doing right by our employees." Advertisement Ad Gamezop Link Copied Games Khelo Paise Jeeto! KNOW MORE Recommended by COLOMBIA "While we continue to believe our employment practices comply with the California Labor Code, we also believe resolving this lawsuit – filed back in January 2013 – now, instead of engaging in further protracted litigation, is in the best interests of McDonald's, our company-owned restaurants and our employees," McDonald's statement continued. "This mutual agreement aligns with our ongoing commitment to providing employees with resources and training that continue to promote positive employee experiences."