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'Breaking the cycle' |
Government launches 'crackdown on sick notes' in return-to-work push
A new scheme aims to reduce 'not fit for work' declarations by offering support for workers instead of sick notes...
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14 Jul 2025
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'An inconvenience' |
Tribunal awards £190k to director sacked after heart attack left him with brain injury
A “workaholic” senior director has been awarded nearly £190,000 after a tribunal found he was unfairly dismissed, following a heart attack that left him with a brain injury...
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14 Jul 2025
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'Shocked & offended' |
Worker who claimed boss called him 'old git' loses age discrimination case
A worker who claimed he was repeatedly mocked about his age - including an alleged “old git” by a company director - has lost a tribunal claim for...
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10 Jul 2025
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BBC probe |
MasterChef host Gregg Wallace sacked ahead of misconduct report release
Former MasterChef host sacked following surge of misconduct claims...
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09 Jul 2025
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'Huge milestone' |
HR experts react to ban on NDAs in cases of workplace abuse
New legislation will stop confidentiality clauses from being used to silence victims...
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March 2025
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Living Wage & NI Increases - Managing Salary Structure Compression
The National Living Wage is a positive step towards fairer compensation, undoubtedly increasing living standards for millions of UK workers...
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January 2025
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Philanthropic doubts |
Target removes DEI from the shelf, prompts concerns about ESG commitment
Target is the latest high-profile company to walk away from DEI commitments...
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07 Jul 2025
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'Long overdue' |
Bereavement leave to be extended for parents facing early pregnancy loss
Parents who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy will be entitled to bereavement leave under a proposed amendment to the Employment Rights...
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07 Jul 2025
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'Deeply concerning' |
Immigration compliance 'outsourced to HR' amid visa system flaws, lawyer warns
MPs' report finds tackling of worker exploitation 'slow & ineffective' - expert says responsibilities are being passed on to HR...
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07 Jul 2025
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'Below the standard' |
Former Royal Navy chief sacked over affair with subordinate
Ex-Admiral admits behaviour 'fell well below the standard'...
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04 Jul 2025
4 mins
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Using EU Pay Transparency to Help Close Gender Pay Gaps
The EU Pay Transparency Directive comes into effect in 2026, marking a significant step forward in the drive for gender pay equity.
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07 Jul 2025
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Employment Rights Bill to boost rights for half of all UK workers
The UK Government has unveiled its roadmap for implementing the Employment Rights Bill, a cornerstone of its “Make Work Pay” agenda.
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03 Jul 2025
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£233k victory |
NHS trust's failure to adjust role forced disabled worker to resign
A disabled NHS employee was left with no option but to quit her job after being allocated a role she could not perform due to her health. A tribunal has...
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02 Jul 2025
8 mins
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Inside the CMA's crackdown on unfair pay practices
For the first time ever, the Competition and Markets Authority has investigated labour market manipulation - and the result was a £4.2 million fine...
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02 Jul 2025
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'Long overdue' |
Landmark review of parental leave launched
Ministers to examine entire system of parental leave and pay as campaigners call for long overdue reform...
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01 Jul 2025
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‘Inherent power imbalance’ |
University of Manchester bans (some) staff-student relationships
Employees have been banned from forming “intimate” and “close personal” relationships with students for whom they “have responsibility". One...
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26 Jun 2025
4 mins
Critical feedback |
Performance review describing 'messy work' was not discrimination, tribunal rules
A senior HR manager who accused his employer of disability discrimination over comments about his “messy work” has had his claims dismissed by an employment...
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25 Jun 2025
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Broadcast bust-up |
Former GB News presenter sues channel for unfair dismissal & discrimination
An ex-presenter is suing the channel with a range of claims including race discrimination...
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23 Jun 2025
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'Robust processes' |
BBC Breakfast editor takes leave amid bullying allegations
The editor of BBC Breakfast has taken an extended period of leave after bullying and misconduct complaints surfaced...
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30 Jun 2025
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Six weeks for dads |
New report calls for overhaul of UK paternity leave offer
Campaigners argue that longer paternity leave would promote gender equality, support working families and boost the economy...
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16 Jun 2025
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'Long, hard slog' |
10,000 Wilko workers to share £2million pay out after firm's 2023 collapse
Almost 10,000 Wilko workers will share a pay out of £2 million after a tribunal ruled the retailer failed to properly consult with workers prior to going...
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13 Jun 2025
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Mind the gap |
Carers Week addresses realities of leave without pay
Carers are now offered five days unpaid leave - the reality is many can't afford to take it.
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11 Jun 2025
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'It's broken' |
Government must address 'fundamental failings' in UK's parental leave system, committee warns
The UK's parental leave system is “broken” and requires urgent, meaningful reform, starting with longer and better paid paternity leave, according...
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01 Jul 2025
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'Pejorative' |
Calling someone a 'Karen' is 'borderline racist, sexist & ageist', tribunal judge says
'Pejorative' remark was made during proceedings of a race discrimination case...
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18 Jun 2025
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'Not logged on' |
WFH employee caught lying about working hours was fairly sacked
An employee falsified her timesheets by at least 53 hours...
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17 Jun 2025
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'Can't cope' |
Tribunal backlog will only worsen without intervention, employment lawyers warn
Employment Lawyers Association calls on Government to act following an increase in tribunal cases...
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16 Jun 2025
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'Insulting & rude' |
'Lads' comment tribunal put spotlight on gendered language in the workplace
An employment tribunal has warned that casual gendered language such as calling colleagues “lads” could amount to sex-related harassment...
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Racial abuse |
N-words and nooses among vile abuse incidents at major U.S. firm, lawsuit states
A lawsuit accuses a construction firm of fostering a hostile environment for Black workers...
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September 2023
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Should the menopause be classed as a disability?
A Direct Line employee going through the menopause has been awarded nearly £65,000 in a disability discrimination case...
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September 2023
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Harassment |
Hands off: The boundaries of physical contact in the workplace
Navigating physical contact in the workplace requires a keen understanding of professional boundaries.
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