A Burger King employee in Columbia, South Carolina, has spoken out about working a 12-hour shift alone after her coworkers quit or couldn’t make it to work. Nikkia Hamilton, a single mother of three, was left to manage the entire restaurant by herself, from cooking and cleaning to serving customers.
Hamilton shared her story on TikTok, drawing widespread attention and concern over working conditions in fast food restaurants. The post has sparked conversations about staffing shortages, support for single parents, and accountability at the franchise level.
In a statement, Burger King said it is policy to have multiple staff members per shift but acknowledged that an exception was made in Hamilton’s case. The company is investigating what went wrong and will take necessary action.
Hamilton says she’s grateful for her job, which helps support her family despite the challenges she faces as a single mother. Her story highlights the struggles faced by many fast food workers, who often juggle demanding shifts with caring for their families.
Source: https://abcnews4.com/news/state/i-miss-out-on-my-kids-lives-burger-king-worker-left-alone-to-run-restaurant-nykia-hamilton