McDonald's NZ accused of contempt for Parliament

McDonald's has been accused of showing contempt for Parliament after sacking a worker who criticised the fast food giant at a select committee hearing. Anyone who appears before a select committee is granted 'privilege' - the right to speak freely with no threat of retribution, but in this case McDonald's specifically referred to the worker's appearance before the committee in a warning letter before sacking him. The select committee has reportedly sent 'a letter of censure' to McDonald's, and the Labour party and union organisers are expressing concern.