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

McDonald's Worker Highlights Ongoing Challenges After Sexual Abuse Claims

Fast food chain McDonald's has pledged to enhance staff training following past allegations of sexual abuse targeting young employees in its restaurants.

Employee Perspectives on Workplace Culture

Matty, a longtime McDonald's employee who began working there at age 16, says the company still has “a way to go” to fix its culture. He notes that managers and others “like to talk about their sex life openly” in the workplace but acknowledges that conditions have recently become “more normal.”

Another employee, speaking anonymously, expressed skepticism about improvements, saying the environment had changed “not really” before he left for a different job earlier this year.

Updated Legal Agreement to Tackle Sexual Harassment

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in Britain announced that McDonald's has agreed to a strengthened set of measures to safeguard staff from sexual abuse. This new agreement follows an initial legal pact signed in 2023 addressing concerns over how complaints were handled in UK locations.

The original agreement, set to conclude in 2025, has been extended for at least one more year with added provisions.

“McDonald’s has agreed a further set of measures with Britain’s equality watchdog to protect the fast food chain’s staff from sexual abuse.”

Matty also previously advised prospective workers to “think very carefully” before joining the company, underscoring ongoing concerns despite recent efforts.

Summary: McDonald’s is taking steps to improve its workplace culture and response to sexual abuse claims, but some employees feel meaningful progress remains a challenge.

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The Mirror The Mirror — 2025-11-07

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