UK 
United States
'No jobs for you' | M&S employee sacked after revealing pregnancy wins tribunal
Tribunal rules dismissal was triggered by pregnancy disclosure...
HR Grapevine
Racism claims | Civil Servant told off for shopping during work loses tribunal
The MoD worker accused his boss of “coercive control” and “professional gaslighting” after being...
HR Grapevine
Higher risk | Scope confirms heavy job cuts, disabled staff significantly affected
The charity's workforce is set to shrink by more than 20%, with a third of job cuts affecting disabled...
HR Grapevine
'Restoring confidence' | Police officers who fail vetting to be automatically sacked under new rules
Police chiefs will soon have the power to automatically dismiss officers who fail...
HR Grapevine
£25k tribunal | Worker returns from maternity leave to find office shut down
A worker has been awarded more than £25,000 after her employer shut down her office...
HR Grapevine
‘Supplier criteria’ | Accenture blocked from £50m TfL contract after axing DEI measures
Accenture no longer meets TfL's diversity criteria in place for suppliers, a spokesperson revealed...
HR Grapevine
Landmark ruling | Supreme Court rules on definition of 'man' & 'woman' - what it means for employers
HR professionals urged to review policies after landmark transgender inclusion ruling...
HR Grapevine
'Simple error' | No racial motive behind typo in teacher's name, judge rules
The misspelling of teacher's surname was 'simply a typing error' and not an act of racial discrimination,...
HR Grapevine
‘Incoherent’ | UK firms that axe DEI face heightened legal risks, ELA warns
The Employment Lawyers Association warned DEI rollbacks would risk 'adverse findings of discrimina...
HR Grapevine
‘Like Wolf of Wall Street’ | More former Foxtons staff allege sexual harassment & racism
One ex-employee said they felt they couldn't raise sexual harassment concerns with HR...
HR Grapevine
Recommended Newsletters
'Outdated idea' | 'Inherently sexist' to ask a woman why she wants to work, tribunal rules
An employment tribunal has found that questioning a woman about why she wants to...
HR Grapevine
Inclusion | Fulham FC gains Menopause Friendly Accreditation
Premier League side Fulham Football Club has been awarded the Menopause Friendly...
HR Grapevine
'Concerns RE...' | Worker's distress after boss left sensitive file about her in view of staff
An employee was left distressed after a document about her was left open on her boss's...
HR Grapevine
DIY meets DEI | B&Q creates inclusive language handbook for staff
B&Q's handbook advises employees on negative words & phrases...
HR Grapevine
Maternity | Ex Citi employee allegedly 'penalised' for having a child reaches £215k settlement
'At Citi, we strive to foster an inclusive workplace,' a spokesperson said.....
HR Grapevine
Live Updates | Spring Statement 2025 - more changes for HR?
HR Grapevine will be bringing you live updates & HR expert reactions to the 2025...
HR Grapevine
Age inequality | Older workers facing 'postcode lottery' for job opportunities
Workers in their 50s and 60s are battling a postcode lottery when it comes to employment...
HR Grapevine
£25k tribunal | 'Unwanted birthday card' claim exposes wider HMRC failings
Employee off sick explicitly requested no contact...
HR Grapevine
Epilepsy report | HR team told worker she was only allowed 'three seizures a month'
An employee with epilepsy was once told by her HR team she was only allowed three...
HR Grapevine
Driving change | Uber extends free childcare offer to 100,000+ drivers nationwide
Free childcare services rolled out to drivers across the UK after a successful pilot...
HR Grapevine
ESG | Employers urged to make 'responsible' pensions the default option for staff
Less than half of employers offer an ESG-based pension as their default option.....
HR Grapevine
Tribunal | 'Numpty' comment at centre of Met Police race & disability discrimination claims
A Met Police officer called a 'numpty' by a colleague was not discriminated against,...
HR Grapevine
Equal pay | BBC reaches settlement with female presenters over pay discrimination claims
Four female news presenters who accused the BBC of having a “rigged” employment...
HR Grapevine
'Swift action' | Major law firm sacks HR partner over controversial trans & Islam tweets
An HR partner has been sacked after posting a series of tweets on topics such as...
HR Grapevine
'A setback' | City watchdog drops DEI 'name & shame' transparency plans amid industry pushback
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has scrapped proposed DEI rules for financial...
HR Grapevine
‘Lasting impression’ | Newcastle United kicks off career mentorship scheme for female employees
The football club is investing in inclusive career pathways...
HR Grapevine
‘Essential' | Greenpeace UK announces 2030 diversity goals, defying 'growing backlash' against DEI
'Diversity is not a 'nice to have' but a core value for us,' Greenpeace UK's...
HR Grapevine
‘Vital’ | Paint-maker AkzoNobel recognised for workplace menopause 'cultural shift'
The parent company of Dulux has received a Menopause Friendly Accreditation...
HR Grapevine
Employment Rights Bill | Bereavement Leave to be granted to parents who suffer miscarriages
Bereavement leave will be given to parents who suffer a miscarriage, as part of updated...
HR Grapevine
Expanded support | Working carer in need of an 'inclusive' employer? Should've gone to Specsavers…
Specsavers will partner with Carers UK to help staff juggle work & caring commit...
HR Grapevine
'Allyship needed' | Men overestimating the level of gender equality in the workplace, study finds
A new report suggests a stark difference between men's perceptions of equality...
HR Grapevine
'Getting worse' | Pregnancy & maternity discrimination may cost 74,000 workers their jobs every year
New research has revealed a sharp increase in the number of women who are potentially...
HR Grapevine
Legal cases | Menopause tribunal cases have tripled in 3 years - here's why
HR policies not keeping up with staff needs, law firm warns...
HR Grapevine
