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Goldman Sachs | Finance giant to pay £171m to settle gender bias claims
More than 2,800 women accused Goldman Sachs of committing gender bias when it came to pay and...
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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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£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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'Endemic' | Unions warn ministers to not backtrack on sexual harassment bill
In a joint letter, unions and groups have warned the government to not backtrack on plans to implement...
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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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'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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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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'Worrying direction' | Rise of AI tech could be 'race to the bottom for workers' rights'
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has warned that the government is failing to protect workers from being...
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Tesla | Elon Musk's car firm to pay ex-worker £2.6m over racial abuse at work
Tesla has been ordered to pay more the equivalent of £2.6million to an ex-employee who was subjected...
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'Real danger' | Damning claims of sexual misconduct levelled at senior CBI staff
UK's leading business lobby rocked by more damning allegations
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'Support their choices' | Helping victims of 'revenge porn' in the workplace
Reported cases of revenge porn have increased significantly in recent years, and HR has an important...
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'Toxic leader' | Met Police's HR chief under fire amid fallout from scathing force review
The Metropolitan Police's HR chief has come under fire as the fallout from the controversial Casey...
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Bullying, fraud & corruption | Report reveals rise in whistleblowing cases and the reasons behind them
There has been an increase in whistleblowing - in the UK - especially reports of dishonest behaviour,...
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'Dystopian' | Workplace surveillance more likely to target young, female & black staff
Worker surveillance is as old as work itself, but new technology is making it easier and cheaper than...
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£168k payout | Whistleblower's bullying & harassment claims were leaked to accused staff, tribunal told
A whistle blower was awarded £168k after his concerns about bullying, racism, and sexual harassment...
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'Late for everything' | Neurodiverse worker's poor timekeeping led to unfair sacking, judge rules
Neurodiversity the subject of another employment tribunal...
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'Seismic impact' | BBC's Lineker U-turn speaks volumes about staff revolts & social media rules
Social media policies and employee revolts become standout issues for HR following BBC...
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'A misunderstanding' | As Elon Musk mocked a disabled Twitter employee, HR was ghosting him
Musk apologises after mocking worker, claiming he was given inaccurate information...
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'Mortifying' | CBI probes misconduct claims against boss Danker - what steps must HR take?
'Unwanted messages' and Instagram stalking among claims against CBI's Director General...
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