Watchdog warning | McDonald's ordered to step up sexual harassment protections

McDonald's will bring in new sexual harassment measures, including training for managers and support for vulnerable workers, in strengthened measures agreed with the equality watchdog to protect its staff from abuse.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) announced it has extended its legal agreement with the fast food giant to protect its staff, building on improvements and proactive initiatives already made by McDonalds.

The extended agreement includes a strengthened action plan developed in response to serious allegations raised after the original agreement was signed.

The EHRC has extended the agreement to monitor the strengthened action plan and ensure it effectively prevents sexual harassment.