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Hundreds Of Young Workers Sue McDonald's UK Alleging Harassment

More than 700 young workers are suing McDonald's UK after widespread harassment claims were exposed.

International Business Times · Jan 9, 2025

McDonald’s: What are the allegations against ‘predator’s paradise’ burger chain as workers take legal action

More than 450 branches are implicated in legal action taken by more than 700 McDonald’s workers

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

McDonald’s boss says 29 workers fired over sexual harassment claims

However, Alistair Macrow told MPs the fast food giant’s actions to deal with the problem are ‘working’.

Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025

McDonald’s has received 400 harassment complaints from its workers in the last 4 months—and its U.K. boss calls it ‘truly horrific’

Fast-food chain McDonald's has received a surge in harassment and abuse complaints since July in the U.K.

Fortune · Nov 15, 2023

McDonald’s faces one or two sexual harassment claims each week, boss admits

Alistair Macrow said testimonies from staff members alleging abuse or harassment at work were ‘truly horrific and hard to listen to’.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2023

McDonald’s harassment and bullying cases ‘truly horrific’, says UK boss

Chain is receiving one to two complaints about sexual harassment a week, says UK chief executive

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023

McDonald’s to investigate allegations worker was taunted over rape

Ciara Mangan said she was taunted at work with ‘rape songs’ and ‘rape comments’

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023

McDonald’s sets up investigations unit after UK staff claims of harassment

CEO apologises after allegations of intimidation, bullying, racism and homophobia at some outlets

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023

McDonald’s apologises after staff allege they were sexually harassed

More than 100 past and current workers alleged bad behaviour, including racism and assault, by colleagues at the fast-food giant’s UK sites

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023

McDonald’s ‘deeply sorry' after investigation alleges sexual assault, racism and bullying against more than 100 staff

McDonald's said: "All proven breaches of our code of conduct will be met with the most severe measures we can legally impose, up to and including dismissal."

Fortune · Jul 18, 2023