Summary
McDonald's in the UK will introduce new sexual harassment training for managers as part of an agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). This follows reports of harassment from employees, including young workers, prompting both McDonald's and the EHRC to enhance protective measures. These measures include a focus on social media use and grooming, and the engagement of an external body to review harassment claim management.
Key Facts
- McDonald's will start new sexual harassment training for managers in the UK.
- This is part of an agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
- The BBC reported that workers, some just 17, faced groping and harassment at McDonald's.
- McDonald's will also involve an external group to review how it handles harassment claims.
- The new measures will apply to McDonald's in England, Scotland, and Wales.
- More than 160 people have come forward with claims of harassment since a 2023 agreement.
- Over 450 McDonald's restaurants are implicated in these claims.
- A law firm is starting legal action against McDonald's for these allegations.
