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‘Flirty texts’ | BBC presenter Jermaine Jenas sacked after complaints about workplace conduct
Jenas was sacked over “alleged issues relating to workplace behaviour,” BBC News...
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Matt Groening | The Simpsons creator accused by ex-employee of failing to prevent stalking
Matt Groening, creator of hit show The Simpsons, has been accused of failing to prevent...
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'Over the line' | BBC apologises to Strictly Come Dancing contestants after bullying allegations
Amid claims of bullying of contestants by Strictly's pro dancers, the BBC says new...
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'Respect the HR process' | Strictly Come Dancing star axed amid misconduct allegations
The BBC's hit TV show Strictly Come Dancing has been overshadowed by controversy...
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Safecall | Ensuring effective investigations into whistleblowing reports
For companies and organisations that have a whistleblowing policy it's important...
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Sellafield | Ex-HR consultant at nuclear site is charged £5k after losing 'whistleblower' tribunal
An HR consultant who alleged she was sacked after raising bullying concerns at the...
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'S*** stirrer' | Manager 'bullied & intimidated' whistleblower worker who raised safety concerns
A bully care home manager who called an employee a 's*** stirrer' after raising...
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C-Suite conduct | CEO of biotech firm sacked for having 'inappropriate' relationships with staff
A British biotech firm has sacked its CEO after an investigation found he had engaged...
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2024 inquiry | Sexual misconduct more prominent on work trips - what should HR do?
In 2023, the government launched an inquiry into sexism and misogyny within London...
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Gender discrimination | Strictly star claims boss tried to force her resignation due to age
Television veteran claims she was told to step down at 50 for being 'too old' and...
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Tribunal | Biotech firm director sacked after colleague smells cannabis in company car
A director at a Bristol-based biotech company has been sacked after a colleague could...
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Lawsuit | Taco Bell employee sues firm after Christmas bash turns into drunken sex party
A former Taco Bell employee is suing the restaurant after a Christmas party turned...
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Misconduct | Is vaping at work gross misconduct?
Vaping at work is a complex issue with no easy answers. Employers should carefully...
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'Very sensible' | BBC shakes up social media rules for top presenters after Gary Lineker row
The BBC's most prominent presenters will face tougher social media rules under new...
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'Vile comms' | HR boss likened worker to Nazi, wished Putin would 'wipe out' staff hometown, court hears
An HR manager compared an ex-colleague to an infamous Nazi leader as part of a tirade...
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Crossing the line | HR expert on the lessons from Spain's World Cup kissing scandal
After Luis Rubiales' resignation as President of the Spanish Football Federation...
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'So superficial' | Woman wears 'terrible wigs' to work in defiance of boss's pink hair ban
An employee has gone viral over her innovative response to her employer's rules...
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'Beyond the pale' | BBC presenter allegedly sent pics of celeb's genitals to employees
A BBC presenter allegedly sent photos of a celebrity's genitals to colleagues and...
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Harassment probe | Worker sacked after discussing his sex life in graphic detail
A worker lost his job after admitting discussing his sex life at work and calling...
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'Scandalous' | Worker has 59 tribunal claims thrown out after causing chaos during hearing
A sacked worker accused his ex-employer of discrimination, called a judge a homophobic...
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