US EditionMcDonald's managers in UK to get sexual abuse training
The Equality and Human Rights Commission extended McDonald's UK legal agreement to include enhanced manager training after over 300 harassment reports since 2023, aiming to improve staff safety.
- On Friday, McDonald's agreed further measures with the Equality and Human Rights Commission to protect staff from sexual abuse, introducing new manager training across restaurants in England, Scotland and Wales.
- Earlier this year the EHRC warned every McDonald's in Britain of possible legal action after updating its plan following serious allegations raised and a binding agreement signed in February 2023.
- The company has rolled out a 24/7 digital Speak Up channel and updated complaint processes, including external experts designing a safeguarding plan, an external auditor for complaints handling, and 95% employee awareness.
- The Equality and Human Rights Commission said the original 2023 legal agreement has been strengthened and extended for at least a year, affecting 148,000 staff, with franchises expected to adopt measures.
- More than 700 claimants instructed Leigh Day, with over 450 restaurants implicated, and the EHRC criticizes progress; Daurka states, `I think we can assume that the equality watchdog wouldn't be taking this action if things were ok at McDonald's`.
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