McDonald's Strengthens Training After Sexual Abuse Claims
Fast food chain McDonald's has agreed to enhance training following previous allegations of sexual abuse toward young employees. Despite improvements, some workers believe there is still progress to be made in changing the workplace culture.
Employees Share Mixed Experiences
Matty, a McDonald's employee who asked to use a pseudonym, said managers and colleagues "like to talk about their sex life openly" at work. However, he acknowledged recent improvements, describing the environment as "more normal."
“Think very carefully before joining,” Matty warned, reflecting on his experience since starting at McDonald's at age 16.
Another anonymous worker disagreed with Matty about the improvements, stating that conditions "had improved little" before he left the company earlier this year.
Legal Agreements and Compliance
McDonald's has agreed to new measures with Britain's Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to better protect staff from sexual abuse. The EHRC initially signed a legal agreement with McDonald's in 2023 addressing how complaints were handled in UK restaurants.
Originally set to expire in 2025, the agreement has now been extended for at least another year and strengthened to ensure continued workplace safety.
Summary
While McDonald's has taken steps to address sexual abuse claims and improve staff protection, employee views vary on how much the workplace culture has truly changed.
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