Viral Burger King Mom Fired After Solo Shift

A mother of three, Nykia Hamilton, went viral for working alone at a busy Burger King but was subsequently fired for being late, highlighting her struggles to support her family while working long hours solo. She has since raised over $96,000 through a GoFundMe to support her, sharing her emotional story about balancing work and family. Burger King stated that no employee should be left to run a restaurant alone, and her termination was due to attendance issues, with the franchisee confirming her departure.