Summary
Unions have accused McDonald's of not addressing claims of sexual harassment against young staff in the UK. The UK National Contact Point will offer to mediate between the unions and McDonald's on this matter. McDonald's is reviewing the allegations and said it is considering its next steps.
Key Facts
- Trade unions claim McDonald's violated international labor standards by not dealing with sexual harassment.
- A BBC investigation revealed a harmful culture in McDonald's UK operations affecting teenage staff.
- The complaint involves five unions and the Corporate Justice Coalition and was spurred by the BBC's findings.
- The UK National Contact Point, an independent group, will try to mediate between McDonald's and the unions.
- Mediation is voluntary; if declined, a further review of the allegations will occur.
- Over 160 people have reported harassment to the BBC since its initial investigation.
- More than 700 current and former McDonald's employees are taking legal action against the company.
- McDonald's has implemented new harassment training and measures following previous allegations.
