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‘Botched Tory economics’ | New mandatory reporting threshold - which workers will it affect?
The government's change to reporting thresholds is set to impact thousands of businesses around the...
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Employee rights | 1m workers illegally denied annual leave
A three-year study conducted by the Resolution Foundation found that UK-based companies are falling...
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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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Discrimination claims | Offering a chair to older workers could amount to ageism, tribunal says
Offering a chair to an older colleague at work could count as age discrimination, an employment judge...
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UK heatwave | Is a 'max working temperature' a realistic way to keep staff safe?
With the country facing a potentially lethal heatwave, calls are growing for the introduction of a maximum...
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Fraudster jailed | Gambling addict's £186k theft from employer left coworkers jobless
A fraudster is beginning a lengthy prison sentence after stealing £186,000 from his employer, most of...
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Gig economy bust-up | Firm made workers sign away right to sue
If legal disputes arise between DoorDash workers and their employer then this will be resolved through...
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Data security | HR departments targeted in £600k scam
A Canadian city has fallen victim to a huge scam targeted at HR and finance...
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Free speech row | Court hears appeal of teacher sacked over LGBTQ+ social media posts
This article explores an ongoing legal case surrounding religious beliefs and freedom of expression in...
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'Deeply upsetting' | Duo overlooked for promotion win race case against housing association
This article explores an employment tribunal ruling which found two employees were overlooked for promotion...
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Ryanair | Airline's Chief Pilot sent sexual texts and swapped shifts to fly with women
Ryanair has sacked its Chief Pilot after a misconduct probe found he altered flight rosters to ensure...
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A laughing matter? | Pregnant HR manager received laughing emojis from boss after being sacked
A HR manager has been awarded over £21,000 in a tribunal after her manager sent her laughing emojis...
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Vaccine mandates | What Google's U-turn on controversial 'no jab, no job' rule means for HR
Google has reversed plans to require all workers to be vaccinated against COVID in order to keep their...
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'Extremely serious' | Solicitor struck off after blackmailing colleague
A solicitor has been struck off after being convicted of blackmailing a fellow director. How should HR...
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Flexible Working Bill | Over half of UK workers ready to take advantage of new flexibility laws
More than half of UK employees are planning to make a flexible working request when new rules come into...
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Privacy | Disney employee was 'spied on' at home by boss
A former employee alleged that he was the target of harassment and discrimination due to his partner's...
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'Ethical responsibility' | First UK firm using new 'strike-breaker' law faces an early setback
A school has become one of the first workplaces in Britain to utilise recently-passed laws that allow...
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'Feared for safety' | HR at Google-owned firm 'outright ignored' sexual assault complaints
HR bosses at a Google-owned tech firm have been accused of 'mishandling', 'minimising' and 'outright...
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Sex harassment row | Boss accused of sexual harassment for shortening his own name to 'Willy'
A warehouse worker said his boss's shortening of his own name to “Willy” was disrespectful & deg...
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BP | Worker sacked after Hitler meme wins £100k payout
A worker based at the BP Kwinana oil refinery in Perth has been reinstated at the company after a tribunal...
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