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'Skewed perception' | Worker misinterpreted colleague's behaviour as sexual advances, tribunal hears
A worker sued her manager for sexual harassment after misinterpreting 'XX' marking a blank space...
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Digital nomad | Worker's holiday without PTO puts spotlight on 'work from anywhere' schemes
A UK worker has made headlines by combining sun, sea and spreadsheets into a trip abroad without the...
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Case dismissed | IBM worker off sick for 15 years sued firm over lack of pay rise
An IT worker on sick leave claimed his employer, IBM, should have given him a pay rise during his long-term...
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Viral TikTok | Ex-worker returns laptop in Gucci bag so boss doesn't think she's 'screwed without the job'
A former employee has gone viral on TikTok after returning a work laptop in a paper Gucci bag to insinuate...
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'Error of judgement' | Employee sacked for lying about failed maths GCSE on application
A police officer has been sacked after bosses discovered he had lied about failing his maths GCSE during...
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One too many? | Firms urged to cut down on booze at staff parties
Recent headlines have been filled with allegations of inappropriate behaviour and criminal acts at booze-fuelled...
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Grief support | Co-op doubles bereavement leave in 'market leading' move
The Co-op has announced it will be doubling its paid leave for bereaved staff from five to ten days,...
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£52m race case | Barclays banker felt pigeonholed as 'aggressive black man'
Three men allege they were bullied, harassed and denied promotions on grounds of race during their time...
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'Disturbing attitude' | 'Creep' sacked after sexist comments at staff party
A police inspector's behaviour at a boozy staff party risked destroying the force's efforts to become...
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£42k payout | Victory for employee who was refused WFH request during lockdown
A therapist who lost her job after insisting she worked from home during the pandemic has been awarded...
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Whistleblowing | Worker sacked after reporting thieving employee
A receptionist who was sacked after reporting a thieving employee has been awarded five-figure...
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Know the boundaries | The 'banter' excuse just keeps popping up in employment tribunals
Cases regarding workplace bullying disguised as friendly 'banter' continue to appear in employment...
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'It's crazy' | WHSmith probes claims that worker was denied leave request for Eid
WHSmith is investigating reports that a Muslim employee was refused annual leave...
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Thirsty work | Firm hired detective to catch worker drinking on the job
A company hired a private eye to tail an employee who was enjoying several alcoholic drinks during the...
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'You're dead to us...' | 'Petty' cake sent to quitting employee in comical farewell gesture
Most of us would have experienced the sadness of having to say goodbye to a work bestie. Now more than...
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'Truly sorry' | NBCUniversal boss quits over 'inappropriate' work relationship admission
NBCUniversal's Chief Executive has left the company after news emerged of an “inappropriate relationship”...
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'A good outcome' | Royal Mail dispute nears end as union backs new pay deal
The Royal Mail pay dispute is on the verge of ending...
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Leaked Zoom rant | CEO says staff worried about bonus cuts should 'leave pity city'
Footage has surfaced of a fiery Zoom call in which a boss berated employees for asking questions about...
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CBI scandal | Police probe new sex crime claims at UK business lobby
Police called in to investigate latest claims of serious misconduct, following probe into senior figures'...
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Less is more? | Instagram forces staff to relocate thousands of miles, or lose job
Instagram is planning to cut or relocate roughly 100 staff members from its London office, continuing...
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