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'Scapegoat'? | Scott Mills plans legal fight against BBC over sacking - law expert questions if broadcaster was 'overzealous'
An employment lawyer has questioned whether the BBC acted too hastily in sacking...
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Speak-up culture | Digital whistleblowing dominates as anonymous reporting surges
New data reveals a more cautious UK workforce when it comes to raising the alarm...
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Caught in the act | Sacked for eating stolen peanuts, or lying about it? Why Gousto worker's dismissal hinges on dishonesty
A Gousto worker was sacked after eating stolen peanuts on the factory floor. An employment...
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'Unacceptable' | HR failings criticised after council worker exposed himself to colleagues
A tribunal has found failings in an employer's HR response after a worker exposed...
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'Stupid thing' | Police worker 'key-jammed' laptop with nail varnish bottle to avoid 'going off green'
The former constable joins a growing list of workers caught using underhand tactics...
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‘Toxic’ | Dan Walker, ITN taken to tribunal over sexism, racism, & bullying claims at Channel 5
Walker has denied all accusations of misogyny and bullying made against him ahead...
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Scott Mills | BBC's sacking of star DJ coincides with scrutiny over £1.5m staff disputes bill
BBC sacks Scott Mills over 'personal conduct', as experts say swift action may...
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Neurodiversity | Police worker's sacking over sexualised jokes ruled unfair due to ADHD link
An employment tribunal was critical of the police force's handling of complaints...
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'Not balanced' | Prison officers sacked after 'fundamentally flawed' HR probe into assault claims
Three HMP Edinburgh officers were unfairly dismissed after a prisoner alleged assault....
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‘Paranoid’ | Google denies making female employee redundant for reporting sexual harassment
Victoria Woodall says she was retaliated against after reporting a male colleague...
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‘Inadequate’ | The police to the BBC: How can leaders fix a 'broken' whistleblowing culture?
From police forces to the BBC and beyond, high-profile case studies highlight how...
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Sacked & barred | 'Patronising' Met Police sergeant accused officer of 'using the pregnancy card'
A Metropolitan Police sergeant has been dismissed after accusing a pregnant officer...
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'Cautionary tale for HR' | Lloyd's investigates ex-CEO's alleged relationship with colleague after promotion concerns
Lloyd's of London has opened a formal investigation following concerns about the...
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Misconduct | Only a third of HR teams receive whistleblowing training
Despite playing a crucial role in dealing with misconduct and wrongdoing in the workplace,...
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Reasonable adjustments | Autistic Wetherspoons worker 'persecuted' for misusing staff discount wins tribunal
Wetherspoons failed to offer reasonable adjustments during the disciplinary process,...
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Whistleblowing | Research reveals chasm between witnessing & reporting workplace misconduct
Despite a concerning number of employees witnessing workplace wrongdoing, many do...
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'Theft' | Boohoo worker unfairly sacked for taking chewing gum, tribunal finds
A Boohoo warehouse operative was unfairly sacked after being accused of “theft”...
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'Biased' investigation | Fire brigade technician unfairly sacked after Tesco shoulder barge incident, tribunal rules
A London Fire Brigade employee was unfairly dismissed after being accused of shoulder...
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Polygamous working | Hundreds of employees caught 'double jobbing' - experts warn the true number could be far higher
A new investigation has uncovered that almost 300 local authority employees have...
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‘Stood down’ | EasyJet suspends pilot who reportedly roamed hotel 'drunk and naked'
EasyJet immediately stood the captain down from duty, 'in line with our procedures,...
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