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Equality watchdog monitoring issues at fast-food giant.

Following an investigation in 2023, over 100 workers at McDonald's UK raised serious concerns about a harmful working environment, including claims of sexual harassment, racism, and bullying.

Employment legislation is designed to protect employees from unfair or harmful treatment.

McDonald's admitted it had not met the standards expected of it.

The company is being monitored by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to ensure laws are followed.

All organisations, large or small, have a duty under the Equality Act to take active steps to prevent harassment in the workplace.

More than 700 current and former McDonald's employees are taking legal action against the company.

McDonald's new UK and Ireland boss, Lauren Schultz, has stated the company has zero tolerance for this behaviour and has introduced new complaints procedures, strong accountability measures, and updated safeguarding policies.