Tuition assistance, flexibility and health insurance plans were among the top qualities judged in a list compiled by Working Mother Magazine’s 2011 Best Companies for Hourly Workers.

McDonald’s was the only restaurant chain to make the cut. Other companies listed included Best Buy, Marriott, Cricket Communications, Capital One Financial and more.

McDonald’s was recognized for providing full-time hourly workers an extra week of paid time off when they mark five, 15, 25 or 35 years with the company, and for pro-rating the incentive for part-timers.

Full-timers also have flextime, access to concierge services, financial education, fitness discounts and more. For employees who put in more than 20 hours a week, three medical plans, with no cap on benefits, are available.

The quick-service giant was also noted for providing opportunities for growth, as indicated by the ascension of onetime frontline workers Jim Skinner, now CEO, and Jan Fields, now U.S. president.

The MCD Mentor program, Women’s Career Development program and new Working Mother’s Council at its Chicago headquarters also helped boost McDonald’s spot on the list.

McDonald’s pulls ad in the Philippines

McDonald’s has pulled one of its ads in the Philippines after receiving numerous complaints from Catholic Church leaders there.

According to Asia One News, the commercial features a young boy who agrees to be a young girl’s boyfriend after she explains that all she wants from the relationship are some McDonald’s french fries. The pair is shown walking closely side by side, which drew the attention of many in the devoutly Catholic country.

Church leaders complained the commercial sent the wrong message to children by depicting adult themes.

McDonald’s released a statement that said it recognized and respected the stance of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines and decided to stop airing the ad on all TV stations.