UNITED KINGDOM : February 2025 has brought a stark warning to employers worldwide. In January, hundreds of current and former McDonald’s employees united to take legal action against the fast-food giant, citing widespread harassment across its UK franchises. These allegations, first revealed by the BBC, describe a “toxic culture” of sexual harassment, racism, bullying, and assault. This follows the 2023 Business and Trade Committee hearing, where McDonald’s UK CEO Alistair Macrow pledged to improve workplace conditions. However, just weeks ago, Macrow disclosed that since November 2023, McDonald’s had received 75 new allegations of sexual harassment, leading to 47 disciplinary actions and 29 dismissals…..

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