McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook has resigned from his position after he violated company policy by engaging in a consensual relationship with an employee, according to the fast food giant.

McDonald's company policy forbids managers and executives from entering into romantic relationships with direct or indirect subordinates (aka employees).

Chantel Goldsmith is an employment lawyer in Toronto, and partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. She joined Global News host Alan Carter to provide a quick understanding of the rules a company is allowed to put in place regarding relationships and what an employee's rights are.

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