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'Extremely aggrieved' | Disabled worker's promotion hopes dashed - how did HR fail?
A worker, who was denied a chance at promotion because his disability meant he couldn't drive, has...
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Equal pay row | Bosses reacted badly to woman challenging male colleague's higher salary
A lawyer who was sacked after complaining that she was paid less than her male colleagues has won more...
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'Not the best reason' | Boss berates worker who took time off to grieve for their dog
A worker walked out on their job after their boss berated them for taking time off work following the...
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ASOS, Asda & Boohoo | Firms probed over 'greenwashing' claims - HR could be impacted
Several major firms are under investigation amid claims they may have exaggerated their environmental...
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Mental health | Worker spends nearly one year off sick with stress - HR could've stepped in sooner
The sacking of a worker who spent nearly a year off sick, due to stress and mental health, has put the...
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Productivity problems | Most workers would fail this interview in seconds - would your staff?
A business has made the headlines after posting a job advert with a list of specific job requirements,...
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Growing discontent | Staff could soon strike in every business sector, expert warns
Strike action could take place in almost every business sector in the coming months, as more workers...
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Landmark ruling | Supreme Court decision on holiday pay rights will have huge impact on HR
A court has ruled that employees who only work for part of the year, such as term-time workers, are entitled...
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'Habitual & persistent' | Man banned from making tribunal claims after 40+ cases thrown out
A man has been banned from using the employment tribunals service after he was found to have made more...
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'Cowardly' | Boss sacks worker by email minutes after finishing shift together
A boss allegedly sacked a worker just minutes after saying goodbye to them at the end of their...
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'It's unproductive' | Frasers Group bans home working - are they being practical or paranoid?
Mike Ashley-owned Frasers Group has axed its home working policy after bosses claimed staff were being...
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Mental health | M&S said it could no longer support a depressed worker - a judge disagreed
A former M&S worker who was sacked after taking a long time off with mental health issues has won an...
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Tribunal | Treatment of vegan Subway worker puts spotlight on protected philosophical beliefs
A subway worker was sacked after blowing the whistle on her bully boss who “waved meat in her face”...
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£1.6m payout | Sacking of exec over pandemic pay cut concerns proves extremely costly
An executive who was sacked after raising concerns about his company making pay cuts during the pandemic...
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Toxic culture | Workplace bullying hits record high - are digital comms to blame?
Allegations of workplace bullying have rocketed in the past year, new data indicates...
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Ageism | Firm thought worker would accept huge workloads & no promotions. It cost them £96k
An ex-employee has won nearly £100,000 after bosses were found to have overlooked her for promotions...
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'I pushed people too far' | BrewDog CEO says plan to fix 'toxic' culture is already working
BrewDog boss James Watt has admitted “pushing people too far” and “missing the mark from a people...
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'Astonishing threat' | Gov plan to replace striking staff with agency workers will 'erode rights'
Legal experts have offered their insight on proposed law changes which would allow agencies to supply...
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£25k payout | Boss called pregnant worker 'pathetic' for taking 5 minute break
A care home worker has been awarded £25,000 after her boss called her "pathetic" for needing a five...
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'Scandalous behaviour' | Coca-Cola could be next firm to face strike action over 'abysmal' pay row
Coca-Cola could be the next firm to be hit by strike action, as workers at one of its UK sites threatened...
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