Over 700 UK McDonald’s Employees Join Harassment Lawsuit

The collective lawsuit follows a BBC investigation revealing widespread allegations of harassment, discrimination, and workplace misconduct.

The lawsuit represents over 700 employees alleging harassment, discrimination, and misconduct at more than 450 McDonald’s locations in the UK.
Claims include homophobia, racism, ableism, and sexual harassment, with many employees citing precarious working conditions and poor protections.
The legal action was initiated after a 2023 BBC investigation uncovered systemic issues and employee testimonies of mistreatment.
McDonald’s UK CEO Alistair Macrow apologized for past failures and stated that measures, such as a confidential reporting system, have been implemented to improve workplace safety.
McDonald’s has faced similar allegations in the past, including a 2019 case involving over 1,000 claims of sexual harassment and abuse from employees.