McDonald’s faces new crackdown on sexual abuse

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McDonald’s is implementing new sexual harassment training for managers and strengthening measures in agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to protect staff from abuse following serious allegations and a BBC investigation.

The EHRC is extending its 2023 agreement with McDonald’s, introducing new training focused on grooming young workers and social media use.
McDonald’s has agreed to an external body reviewing its handling of sexual harassment claims, impacting restaurants in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Over 160 people have approached the BBC with allegations since July 2023, and the EHRC has received 300 reported incidents.
Baroness Kishwer Falkner, chairwoman of the EHRC, emphasized the update to the action plan to be more specific to McDonald’s operations.
Alistair Macrow, former McDonald’s UK boss, stated in January that 29 people had been dismissed over sexual harassment allegations in the past 12 months.

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