"McDonald's Faces Backlash as 100 Workers Speak Out Against Abuse"

Over 100 current and former employees of McDonald's in the UK have come forward with allegations of sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying. The workers, some as young as 17, reported routine incidents of groping and harassment. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is launching an email hotline in response to the allegations. McDonald's has apologized and acknowledged that it has "fallen short" in providing a safe and inclusive workplace. The company is under investigation after signing an agreement with the EHRC to protect staff from sexual harassment. The allegations include instances of sexual assault, sexual harassment, racism, and homophobia, with many employees stating that managers were responsible for the misconduct.