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Sex discrimination | Male 'Period Dignity Officer' to sue over sacking
In September 2022, an extraordinary case from Scotland raised eyebrows and made heads turn. For some,...
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Bidding wars | Employers turn to counteroffers to keep wantaway staff from leaving
This piece looks at new research on how the war for talent is ramping up, with many firms desperately...
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Harassment probe | Worker sacked after discussing his sex life in graphic detail
This article looks at details of a workplace sexual harassment case. It also explores recent statistics...
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Discrimination | Worker with blonde braids sent home for having 'unnatural' hair
A 16-year-old black fast-food worker was sent home after being accused of having 'unnatural' hair,...
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Trouble brewing | Royal Mail workers sacked in row over tea breaks
This article cover rent reports of postal workers being dismissed for taking breaks at a pub.
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WFH crackdown | Amazon targets staff who aren't coming into the office often enough
This article explores reports of Amazon warning employees that they aren't spending enough time in the...
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Barriers must be broken | Employers admit risk of forcing out female staff if practices don't change
This article looks at new research predicting the huge problems businesses may face in the near future,...
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Colleague conflict | Worker sues boss who told her 'you've got no friends' in heated row
This article looks at a recent employment tribunal in which the conduct of a manager towards an employee...
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'Managing Up' | A new phenomenon is hitting TikTok, and it may be good news for HR
Managing up is a new trend hitting social media. In this article we cover why it may create a mutually...
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NatWest | Employee sacked for advertising sex work online was unfairly dismissed
This article explores the grey areas of what HR can and should do if concerns are raised about an employee's...
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'Would you judge me?' | Employee branded 'unprofessional' for fainting at work
Having a medical incident at work is a worrying thing by itself. But how would you feel if your boss...
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The remote work pioneers | Zoom tells employees to come back to the office
Zoom, the video-conference business that boomed over the pandemic, is calling its staff to return to...
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£100k payout | Worker sacked after requesting four-day week
While battling conditions that reduced her energy levels, an employee was delighted when her boss agreed...
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'Ahead of the curve' | Tesco lets staff request flexible working from day one, a year before law changes
Tesco has rolled out policy changes allowing its workforce to request flexibility from the first day...
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Job ad controversy | Firm issues callout for 'non-woke' employee with 'no pronouns'
A job advert has gone viral for its controversial candidate requirements, including the company stating...
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'Knickers in a twist' | Major special effects firm accused of sex and racial discrimination
A special effects company that has worked on BBC dramas has been accused of sexual and racial discrimination...
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£55k fine | John Lewis worker jailed for stealing stock - how does HR tackle staff theft?
A former John Lewis worker was jailed and ordered to pay back more than £55,000 after he was caught...
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A nation divided | UK staff split over whether political opinions should be discussed at work
As an ESG battle rages through the corporate world, new research highlights disjointed employee opinions...
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Lawsuit | Lizzo sued by former dancers in sexual harassment and body-shaming case
Popstar Lizzo is accused of creating a hostile environment by former dancers who allege sexual harassment,...
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NatWest | Banker sacked days after cancer op awarded £90k
A former banker was let go two days after undergoing surgery, in a dismissal process 'tainted with...
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