McDonald's Settles Discrimination Case with Trans Employee in Berlin

The fast-food chain agreed to pay €16,500 and issue a positive reference, but did not acknowledge any wrongdoing in the dispute over access to a women's changing room.

A trans woman, Kylie Divon, reached a settlement with McDonald's after alleging workplace discrimination at a Berlin location.
The dispute arose after a colleague denied Divon access to the women's changing room, accompanied by discriminatory remarks.
McDonald's agreed to pay Divon €16,500 as a taxable severance payment and provide her with a favorable work reference, but did not classify the payment as compensation for discrimination.
Divon claimed McDonald's failed to adequately address her concerns and accused the company of prioritizing its public image over meaningful action.
The case highlighted legal ambiguities surrounding the treatment of trans employees in workplace settings, with the court refraining from issuing a broader precedent.