More than 700 former and current employees under the age of 19 have filed legal action against McDonald's in the UK and Ireland, alleging widespread harassment and discrimination. The lawsuits accuse managers at over 450 branches of engaging in homophobia, racism, ableism, and sexual harassment. Claims include requests for sexual favors in exchange for work shifts, unwanted physical contact, and homophobic slurs. The McDonald's UK and Ireland CEO admitted that the company receives 'one or two' sexual harassment claims every week.
More than 700 young staff members have taken legal action against McDonald’s in fresh claims of widespread harassment across the fast food giant’s UK and Ireland branches. Managers at over 450 McDonald’s branches have been accused of discrimination, homophobia, racism, ableism and harassment.Only 29 employees were sacked over sexual harassment allegations in the past year, UK and Ireland boss Alistair Macrow revealed.
McDonald's is one of Britain's largest employers, with more than 170,000 people working in 1,450 restaurants.The fast food giant says the average age of its employees is 20.The claims come after a separate BBC report in 2023 revealed more than 100 staff members reported experiencing workplace abuse, including sexual assault, racism, harassment and bullying.That prompted McDonald's to bring in consultants from Price Waterhouse Cooper to audit its restaurants.
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