McDonald's worker says restaurant has 'way to go' after sexual abuse claims

McDonald's Faces Challenges After Sexual Abuse Claims

McDonald's has committed to enhanced training following previous allegations of sexual abuse towards young employees in its restaurants. Despite efforts, some workers believe the company still has "a way to go" in changing its workplace culture.

Employee Experiences

Matty, a long-time McDonald's employee who started working there at age 16, shared that some managers and colleagues "like to talk about their sex life openly" at work. He noted improvements recently, calling the atmosphere "more normal."

However, Matty advised potential hires to "think very carefully" before joining the company. Another anonymous former employee reported little change in the work environment before leaving earlier this year, responding "not really" when asked if things had improved.

Official Measures and Agreements

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) announced a new set of strengthened measures agreed upon with McDonald's to better protect staff from sexual abuse. This follows a 2023 legal agreement addressing concerns over handling of employee complaints regarding sexual harassment in UK restaurants.

The original agreement, set to expire in 2025, has been extended for at least another year with enhanced provisions.

"The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) had originally signed a legal agreement with McDonald’s to prevent sexual harassment in 2023, following concerns about how complaints made by staff were handled in its UK restaurants."

Author's summary: Despite recent improvements and official commitments, McDonald's workers indicate the fast-food giant must continue efforts to transform its workplace culture and effectively prevent sexual abuse.

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The Mirror The Mirror — 2025-11-08

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