Hantzes & Associates Business & Employment Law

Contact Us Today: 703-378-5000

  • Home
  • About
  • Our Practice
    • For Employers
    • For Employees
    • Business Law
    • Commercial and Residential Real Estate Law
    • Malpractice Law
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • X Close
Hantzes & Associates Business & Employment Law

Call: 703-378-5000

  • Home
  • About
  • Our Practice
    • For Employers
    • For Employees
    • Business Law
    • Commercial and Residential Real Estate Law
    • Malpractice Law
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • X Close
McDonald’s employees report widespread sexual harassment

McDonald’s employees report widespread sexual harassment

On Behalf of Hantzes & Associates | Jun 10, 2020 | Workplace discrimination |

Sexual harassment in Virginia workplaces is an unfortunate reality for many women who face intolerable and illegal conduct while on the job. A recent survey showed exactly how bad the problem is for a certain subset of women in the workplace. Roughly 75% of women who work in a McDonald’s restaurant have reported being the victim of sexual harassment at work.

Beyond the top-line number, other individual stats of this survey were extremely disturbing. According to researchers, 22% of female McDonald’s employees said that co-workers or managers requested sexual favors in exchange for promotions or extra hours. Nearly all respondents noted that they were either the recipient of suggestive looks or inappropriate comments while on the job. However, in many cases, the extent of the illegal behavior went far beyond that. Nearly one in five workers reported that they were threatened when they rebuffed sexual advances, and 12% of those workers reported that the encounter resulted in rape.

McDonald’s reiterates its commitment to a harassment-free workplace. However, in light of the company’s response, one can legitimately question the depth of this commitment. The company tried to cast doubt on the survey by noting that the sample size was very small. McDonald’s apparently believes that this may lessen the scope of the problem in its restaurants despite the illegal conduct detailed by many female employees.

Those employees who have experienced behavior similar to that reported by McDonald’s employees can take legal action to hold the employer responsible. They may be able to make their employer pay for what they had to endure. An attorney who practices employment law for workers may help those who have been sexual harassment victims and want to file a lawsuit against the company where the illegal behavior occurred.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+

Recent Posts

  • Will my family or medical leave affect the security of my job?
  • Does the Fair Labor Standards Act cover me?
  • Can your organization recoup relocation benefits already paid?
  • 3 tips for handling sexual harassment complaints as an employer
  • How to spot a disadvantageous severance agreement

Archives

  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020

Categories

  • Business Law
  • Business Litigation
  • Employment Law – Workers
  • Firm News
  • Uncategorized
  • Wage and Hour Disputes
  • Workplace discrimination

RSS Feed

Subscribe To This Blog’s Feed

FindLaw Network

Contact Us Now

Get the answers you need for moving forward

Hantzes & Associates Business & Employment Law

Office Location

10513 Judicial Dr.
#100
Fairfax, VA 22030

Phone: 703-378-5000

Fax: 703-448-4434

Fairfax Law Office Map
  • Follow
  • Follow
Review Us

© 2023 Hantzes & Associates • All Rights Reserved

Disclaimer | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Business Development Solutions by FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters