McDonald’s Corp. has settled a class-action lawsuit on behalf of 800 San Francisco-area restaurant workers, the first of its kind for the fast food giant, which has been in a legal battle with the government and labor organizations over whether it is a “joint employer” with its franchisees, most of which are privately owned small businesses.

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