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Race row | Rastafarian soldier refused entry to barracks by guard who didn't believe he was in the Army
A Rastafarian soldier has beaten the Ministry of Defence at a tribunal after a guard at his barracks...
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Gender discrimination | Strictly star claims boss tried to force her resignation due to age
Television veteran claims she was told to step down at 50 for being 'too old' and make way for younger...
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'A travesty' | 1 in 7 HR leaders say men better suited to senior roles than women
This news piece explores a new survey which looks into the discrimination facing young women in UK workplaces,...
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Ditching diversity | ASOS drops DEI bonus targets - execs told to focus on profit instead
The online fashion and cosmetics retailer, ASOS, has come under scrutiny after scrapping diversity targets...
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Equal Pay Day 2023 | 'Still a long way to go' to close gender pay gap, HR expert warns
This article highlights the most recent data on the gender pay gap in the UK, marking the nation's Equal...
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'Shameful' | TUC slams 'zero progress' on disability pay gap in a decade
This article explores new statistics which reveal the pay gap between disabled and non-disabled employees...
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Discrimination | Employee mocked over accent and labelled 'the protestant' by colleagues
An employee at a refugee centre in Ireland has won over £3000 in compensation after being mocked over...
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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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United Airlines | Staff accuse airline of selecting only 'young white & thin' staff for flight
This article talks about diversity and inclusion, and race discrimination in the workplace.
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Harassment | Boots pharmacist at tribunal claims they couldn't be racist as they 'have black friends'
A Boots pharmacist who was stereotyped as an 'aggressive black man' by a colleague has won a racial...
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Mass walkout | Iceland's Prime Minister strikes over gender pay gap
This article looks at recent campaigns to address the gender pay gap
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'Pain in a***' | Bullied scientist wins £60k after being given offensive nickname on work doc
This article explores the result of a recent employment tribunal in which racial harassment was deemed...
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'Workplace banter' | Lidl boss told employee he wants to sleep with her and her boyfriend
A Lidl employee has won £50,000 in a sexual harassment tribunal after it was found she was subjected...
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'Tired & unpresentable' | Worker wins tribunal after boss demanded she wear make-up
Jahnayde Henry, a 24-year-old former waitress at the Soho, London restaurant Tattu, sued the restaurant...
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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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Discrimination | Worker with blonde braids sent home for having 'unnatural' hair
A 16-year-old black fast-food worker was sent home after being accused of having 'unnatural' hair,...
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Barriers must be broken | Employers admit risk of forcing out female staff if practices don't change
This article looks at new research predicting the huge problems businesses may face in the near future,...
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'Real implications' | Huge majority of HR leaders agree D&I crucial for business performance
Despite DE&I execs being axed at a faster rate than any other executive function in 2022, hundreds of...
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Job ad controversy | Firm issues callout for 'non-woke' employee with 'no pronouns'
A job advert has gone viral for its controversial candidate requirements, including the company stating...
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'Knickers in a twist' | Major special effects firm accused of sex and racial discrimination
A special effects company that has worked on BBC dramas has been accused of sexual and racial discrimination...
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