Fast food boss shown door over conduct

NEW YORK - McDonald's chief executive officer has been pushed out of the company after violating internal policy by engaging in a relationship with an employee, the corporation said on Sunday.

The fast food giant said former president and CEO Steve Easterbrook demonstrated poor judgment, and that McDonald's forbids managers from having romantic relationships with direct or indirect subordinates.

In an email to employees, Easterbrook acknowledged he had a relationship with an employee and said it was a mistake.