This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald's USA.?This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald's logos and food products, for example, when running the restaurant.?However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA.?Thus, if you are hired for the job described in this posting, the franchisee will be your employer, not McDonald's USA.?Only the franchisee is responsible for employment matters at the restaurant, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervisions, staffing, and scheduling employees.?McDonald's USA has no control over employment matters at the restaurant.?McDonald's USA will not receive a copy of your employment application and it will have no involvement in any employment decisions, including whether you receive an interview for the job or whether you are hired. THESE AREAS INCLUDE RESTAURANTS IN CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, HAWAII, MARYLAND, CERTAIN AREAS OF NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, WASHINGTON STATE, WASHINGTON D.C. ADDITIONAL STATES ARE EXPECTED TO ADOPT PAY TRANSPARENCY LAWS IN THE NEAR FUTURE.