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  In this Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, photo, a McDonald's Big Mac sandwich is photogr at a McDonald's restaurant in Robinson Township, Pa., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. Several lawsuits being filed against McDonald'ssay the fast-food chain engages in a variety of practices to avoid paying workers what they're owed.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald's workers in three states filed lawsuits against the fast-food chain this week, saying the company engages in a variety of illegal practices to avoid paying them what they're owed.