Restaurant says it takes harassment seriously

13/12/2017 11:15

        An upscale restaurant chain says it takes harassment seriously after five female kitchen workers filed a lawsuit alleging they were subjected to constant groping and lewd behavior from male supervisors and co-workers. The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice, which represents the women, says Tuesday's complaint against McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants details a "humiliating" and "toxic" work environment at the chain's location near Boston's historic Faneuil Hall. The committee says the lawsuit also highlights the plight of women in low-wage positions like prep cooks and dishwashers. It comes as allegations of sexual misconduct roil white-collar industries like politics, media and film. A spokeswoman for the Landry's Inc., the Houston-based restaurant and hotel operator that owns McCormick & Schmick's, says the company strives to maintain a "harassment free environment."