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'Purely subjective' | Cleared or crossed a line? Victoria Derbyshire case highlights the challenge of workplace bullying claims
After star presenter was cleared of wrongdoing, an HR expert warns that perceptions...
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Shuttles | Demand for workplace transport surges as women seek harassment-free commutes
Experts suggest workplace shuttle services help protect the safety of women at risk...
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'Put up & shut up' | Bullying claims at Welsh university spark calls for independent review
Allegations of a “toxic culture” and staff being “forced out” have prompted...
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'Criminal behaviour' | Pride event organisers face civil claims risk over CEO scandal, lawyer warns
Employment lawyer warns Pride in London could face civil action and deeper scrutiny...
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'Not part of the job' | 8 in 10 workers have experienced abuse at work in past year, some by colleagues & managers
Union figurehead says “ministers must prioritise HSE funding to keep workers...
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'Culture of silence' | Government consults on stopping NDAs from being used to pressure harassment victims
Victims of workplace abuse will no longer be silenced, Downing Street vows…
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‘Weak management’ | Network Rail accepts failures as worker wins racial harassment tribunal
A tribunal criticised Network Rail for its reaction after a worker's colleagues...
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Ageism claim | NHS worker wins harassment case after colleague called her 'Auntie'
An NHS worker has won a harassment claim after a colleague repeatedly called her...
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Trust gaps | Anonymous whistleblowing rises as digital reporting reshapes speak-up culture
The landscape of workplace integrity is shifting rapidly as digital whistleblowing...
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'Degraded & humiliated' | Race harassment victory for Irish employee over 'potato' & 'stupid Paddy' comments
Tribunal finds employee was harassed by boss who repeatedly used derogatory terms...
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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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Sexism | Two thirds of female employees report being patronised by male colleagues
A study on the workplace equality gap suggests significant workplace challenges still...
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'Help at the push of a button' | Spat at and pushed down stairs - Openreach rolls out new app to help protect employees
27,000 people will have access to new safety tool after surge in abuse and assault...
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Workplace adjustments | Neurodiverse worker awarded £12k after 'outside the box' remark found to be disability harassment
A tribunal has found that a manager's response to a neurodiverse worker's request...
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‘Sham case’ | Letby trust CEO awarded £1.4m payout after unfair dismissal tribunal
The BMA hailed Dr Susan Gilby's bravery, but called for a 'radical change'...
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'Slip of the tongue' | Worker wins disability discrimination claim after unintentionally misgendering colleague
A university turned to its inclusion handbook after an employee was misgendered....
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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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'No quick fixes' | McDonald's harassment claims are a warning shot for HR leaders on safeguarding staff
Allegations that McDonald's has failed to tackle sexual harassment across its UK...
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‘Muscle memory’ | JD Sports to pay ex-employee £65k over handling of sexual harassment complaint
JD Sports apologised to the worker and pledged to review its policies, practices,...
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'Difficult tribunal' | Nurse partially wins harassment case over transgender doctor changing room access
A nurse has partially won a mammoth tribunal after the handling of her complaint...
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