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£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 without informing...
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‘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...
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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...
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'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,...
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‘Incoherent’ | UK firms that axe DEI face heightened legal risks, ELA warns
The Employment Lawyers Association warned DEI rollbacks would risk 'adverse findings of...
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‘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...
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'Outdated idea' | 'Inherently sexist' to ask a woman why she wants to work, tribunal rules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 work and earn money...
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Inclusion | Fulham FC gains Menopause Friendly Accreditation
Premier League side Fulham Football Club has been awarded the Menopause Friendly Accreditation...
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'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 manager's screen in plain...
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DIY meets DEI | B&Q creates inclusive language handbook for staff
B&Q's handbook advises employees on negative words & phrases...
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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...
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Live Updates | Spring Statement 2025 - more changes for HR?
HR Grapevine will be bringing you live updates & HR expert reactions to the 2025 Spring Statement. Will...
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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 opportunities,...
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£25k tribunal | 'Unwanted birthday card' claim exposes wider HMRC failings
Employee off sick explicitly requested no contact...
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Epilepsy report | HR team told worker she was only allowed 'three seizures a month'
The story, first reported by the Metro, comes ahead of Epilepsy Awareness Day on 26 March...
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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 scheme...
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ESG | Employers urged to make 'responsible' pensions the default option for staff
More than two-thirds of employers in the UK now offer a responsibly invested company pension, but less...
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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, a tribunal...
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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 selection process...
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'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 transgender rights,...
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