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Invasion of privacy | Employer justifies reading worker's personal emails because he'd used a work laptop
A mining industry worker has sued their former employer for reading through his personal emails and iCloud...
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'It's not right' | 3 in 4 young workers miss out on protection from unfair dismissal and redundancy pay
Young employees are most likely to miss out on key employment rights, such as redundancy pay and protection...
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Carnival UK | Cruise firm withdraws 'fire & rehire' threat facing 900+ staff
Fire and rehire proposals have been withdrawn by a major cruise company after discussions with union...
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400+ complaints | McDonald's facing up to two sex harassment claims per week
This news article explores reports from McDonald's UK about rampant problems with harassment among colleagues,...
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Privacy breach | Firm reprimanded for secretly tracking employee's car
This article looks at a recent data privacy concern arising from a firm's decision to track one of their...
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SpaceX probe | Elon Musk's mission to Mars leaves hundreds of staff with major injuries
This news piece explores reported health and safety violations at SpaceX as the company pushes ahead...
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Pizza Hut | Staff were sacked after reporting sexual harassment from bosses, tribunal rules
This article explores a recent case of sexual harassment at Pizza Hut UK's stores, and delves into tips...
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Tech tragedy | Worker crushed to death by faulty robot arm was 'mistaken for vegetables'
This article talks about health and safety at work, and the legal duty of care that employers have over...
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Sainsbury's | Churchgoer was sacked after refusing to work extra Sunday shifts, tribunal hears
A churchgoer was sacked by Sainsbury's after she refused to work every Sunday morning, a tribunal has...
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City of London Corp | D&I director sues firm for race discrimination against herself and almost 200 employees
This article talks about race discrimination within the workplace, and diversity and inclusion.
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Online trolling | Trans worker sacked after branding free speech enthusiast 'woman beater'
A trans employee has been sacked after trolling a free speech campaigner, branding them a 'nazi'...
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'Severe emotional distress' | Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro embroiled in employee court case over worker abuse
This article discusses the controversial court case over actor Robert De Niro's former employee's claims...
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Tribunal win | Worker sacked after 5 days' sick leave following near-fatal allergic reaction
This article looks at the result of a recent employment tribunal dealing with claims of disability...
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Violence & abuse | Tesco worker implores Government to legislate increased worker protections
This article discusses the proposed introduction of new worker protections legislation.
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'Chaos & demoralisation' | Bullying complaints raised by every staff member at local council
This article explores recent data on the issue of bullying in UK workplaces, which is back in the spotlight...
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'Embarrassed & degraded' | Employee sent home after boss deemed dress 'too short'
This article explores a recent tribunal relating to dress codes at work, and features expert insights...
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'I can't handle it' | Woman's death after relentless sexual harassment from boss highlights need for proactive HR measures
This feature explores recent reports that only half of sexual harassment victims feel confident enough...
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Landmark ruling | Supreme Court ruling on holiday pay 'a victory for underpaid workers'
This article explores a new Supreme Court decision that could affect the holiday pay entitlements of...
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Discrimination lawsuit | Restaurant manager allegedly ripped hijab from employee's head
The Mexican restaurant Chipotle is being sued as a Muslim employee alleges her manager ripped her hijab...
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Lawsuit | Starbucks employee claims she wasn't promoted as she's gay and 'looks like a boy'
A Starbucks employee is suing the company, claiming she was overlooked for a promotion because she's...
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