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.