The head of McDonald’s in the UK, Alistair Macrow, has confirmed that 29 employees were dismissed over the past year following allegations of sexual harassment. Speaking to British MPs, Macrow described the incidents reported by the BBC as “appalling and unacceptable,” stating that such behavior has no place at McDonald’s.

In July 2023, more than 100 current and former McDonald’s employees in the UK alleged facing a toxic workplace environment, including sexual misconduct, harassment, racism, and bullying. The BBC investigation revealed that some of the affected employees were under the age of 17 and were regularly subjected to harassment.

In response to these allegations, McDonald’s issued a heartfelt apology and launched an internal investigation. The UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) also expressed concern over the findings and announced plans to introduce a new email hotline for reporting workplace harassment.

Following the allegations, Macrow pledged to address workplace behavior in McDonald’s outlets