Workers at the fast-food chain tell the BBC they still face sexual abuse despite pledges to improve safeguarding.

More than 700 young workers are suing McDonald's UK after widespread harassment claims were exposed in the media in 2023, law firm Leigh Day said on Tuesday.

Hundreds of incidents have been reported to a watchdog according to the BBC, while McDonald's says they are 'confident' that 'significant and important steps' are being taken to tackle unacceptable be

McDonald's workers face unrelenting sexual abuse and widespread harassment at work, with 300 sexual harassment complaints since November 2023.

Last year, the BBC worked on an expose that contained testimonies of numerous employees alleging sexual misconduct, racism and bullying by staff at McDonald’s. In November 2024, Alistair Macrow, chief executive of McDonald’s UK and Ireland,

Over 700 McDonald’s employees in the United Kingdom are accusing the company of harassment and discrimination. The lawsuit involves more than 450 restaurants and concerns young employees. A BBC investigation revealed these irregularities a year and a half ago.

Alistair Macrow will give evidence to MPs as staff tell the BBC they still face sexual abuse and harassment at work.

Over 700 McDonald’s employees in the United Kingdom are accusing the company of harassment and discrimination. The lawsuit covers more than 450 restaurants and primarily concerns young employees. A BBC investigation revealed the irregularities a year and a half ago.