McDonald’s UK Faces Legal Action Over Harassment

Over 700 workers accuse the fast-food giant of fostering a toxic workplace culture, with claims of sexual harassment, discrimination, and bullying spanning hundreds of outlets.

• More than 700 current and former McDonald’s workers in the UK have joined a legal case against the company, alleging widespread harassment and discrimination.
• The claims involve over 450 McDonald’s outlets and include allegations of sexual harassment, homophobia, racism, and ableism, with some complainants as young as 17 at the time of the incidents.
• Law firm Leigh Day argues that McDonald’s failed to ensure a safe work environment, leaving employees vulnerable to misconduct and inappropriate behavior.
• McDonald’s UK CEO Alistair Macrow defended the company’s efforts to improve workplace safety, citing new safeguarding measures and training programs, but MPs questioned their effectiveness.
• The Equality and Human Rights Commission is intensifying its investigation into McDonald’s, citing 300 reported cases of harassment since 2023 despite prior commitments to address these issues.

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