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'Challenge it' | Staff given list of transphobic terms to avoid - will it promote real change?
List of phrases to avoid puts spotlight on inclusion initiatives...
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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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'Fuelling the fire' | BBC warned staff 'not to gossip' over Huw Edwards allegations
Office gossip policies are in the spotlight after BBC bosses warned staff against discussing the Huw...
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Harassment | 'Party boy' tech boss tried to force-feed employee, telling her to 'eat like an animal'
The founder of tech company CS Disco has been forced to quit his role as CEO after being accused of forcing...
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'Remove the stigma' | Menopause tribunals are rising as more staff call out bad HR policies
Employment tribunals relating to menopause are on the rise, new data has revealed...
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Trump | Employee sacked for 'refusing to work Sundays'
In a lawsuit, a former employee at President Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel, claims she was fired after...
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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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Whistleblowing | BBC reporter sacked after making protected disclosure - tribunal
An ex-BBC reporter was sacked after blowing the whistle on alleged Covid breaches, an employment tribunal...
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Misconduct | Worker wearing a GORILLA MASK stole thousands from employer
A Stagecoach employee clad in a gorilla mask stole around £34,000 from the bus depot's safe. The burglary,...
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Lawsuit | Lizzo sued by former dancers in sexual harassment and body-shaming case
Popstar Lizzo is accused of creating a hostile environment by former dancers who allege sexual harassment,...
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'Not a simple matter' | Ex-Barclays D&I chief defends decision not to probe racism claim
A Barclays VP's allegation of being overlooked for promotion based on race & gender was not investigated...
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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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'Dismissive & belittling' | Pregnant worker branded 'emotional & hormonal' after raising workload concerns
A pregnant employee was labelled “very emotional and tearful” by her boss after raising wellbeing...
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Legal | Worker dismissed for self-isolating wins £7k payout
A shop worker with diabetes was dismissed by the Good Health Store in the Isle of Man after following...
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Just banter? | Apple worker's Covid joke to Chinese colleague was not grounds for sacking, tribunal rules
Banter and explicit language were 'embraced' by staff at the Apple store where the incident occurred,...
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'You'll die soon' | Victim of vile office abuse on a mission to criminalise workplace bullying
Campaigner shares details of harrowing abuse to highlight big HR issue...
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Nearly £1bn lost | Deliveroo value 'PLUMMETS' after worker rights concerns
On Monday it was revealed that Deliveroo's much-anticipated IPO projections would be cut by nearly...
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'Highly damaging' | Damning claims of assault & racism highlight 'deep-rooted' problems at McDonald's
Amid shocking reports of appalling behaviour, some victims say managers ignored their concerns...
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'We don't matter' | Staff sent severance payslips BEFORE firm tells them they've been sacked
A firmed marred in controversy has hit headlines once again after sending staff severance checks before...
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'Widespread prevalence' | Watchdog backs limits on ‘non-compete’ clauses that affect third of UK staff
Almost a third of UK employees are subject to 'non-compete' clauses that make it harder to switch...
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