JD Sports pays £65k in sexual harassment settlement
A student has settled a sexual harassment claim against JD Sports for £65,000 after a supervisor slapped her bottom. Read her story and the company's response.
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Sephora sued over toilet break dismissal
A former Sephora beauty adviser is suing for $235,177, alleging she was fired due to a health condition requiring frequent toilet breaks. The retailer strongly denies the claims.
Gen Z Workers Face Stereotyping & Stress in UK Offices
New research reveals nearly half of young UK office workers face criticism from older colleagues due to generational stereotypes, leading to stress and high quit rates. Discover the findings and what it means for workplace culture.
Bank staff in mock terrorism photo at Christmas party
An executive and junior colleague at Ubank are under fire for a disturbing photo booth stunt at their office Christmas party, described as a mock act of terrorism. Read the full story.
EY Partner Sacked Over Christmas Party Comments
A senior Ernst & Young partner was dismissed after inappropriate comments at a work Christmas party, sparking a crucial HR warning for UK businesses ahead of the festive season.
7-Eleven Clerk Fired After Defending Herself from Attack
A 7-Eleven employee in Oklahoma was fired after shooting a customer who strangled her. She chose her life over company policy. Read her powerful story of survival.
Workplace hangovers cost UK economy £1.4 billion
As Christmas parties begin, new data reveals the staggering £1.4bn cost of workplace hangovers and widespread substance misuse. Discover how UK employers are tackling this crisis.
Ex-police sergeant pays £12k after failed discrimination case
Former Met Police sergeant Sonny Kalar ordered to pay £12,000 legal costs after employment tribunal dismisses all 271 discrimination allegations. Read the full ruling details.
Apprentice, 15, dies after air hose workplace prank
A teenage apprentice has died after coworkers forced a high-pressure air hose into his body during a workplace 'joke'. The tragic incident highlights the dangers of compressed air misuse.
Victoria Introduces New Laws to Protect Retail Workers
Victoria announces groundbreaking legislation to criminalise violence against retail and hospitality staff, with offenders facing up to 10 years in prison. Read about the new protections.
Centrelink pays £33k to ex-staff over mental health resignation
A former Centrelink employee wins £33,000 compensation after being forced to resign during mental health crisis. Read the full Fair Work Commission ruling details.
McDonald's faces landmark sexual harassment legal action
The Equality and Human Rights Commission launches unprecedented legal action against McDonald's UK following hundreds of sexual abuse complaints from staff across Britain.
1 in 4 UK pet owners take animals to work
New research exposes Britain's workplace revolution as millions of employees now bring their furry companions to the office, with dogs dominating the trend.
UK Government Launches Workplace Sickness Review
The British government has initiated a comprehensive independent review to tackle the growing workplace sickness absence crisis, with potential reforms to the controversial 'fit note' system and support for long-term ill employees.
CBS Paramount sued over white male attorney's firing
Former CBS Paramount attorney Joseph Jerome files landmark discrimination lawsuit alleging he was terminated for being a white man as company pursued aggressive diversity targets. Exclusive details reveal internal tensions over corporate DEI initiatives.
Gen Z's Office Frog Trend Takes UK Workplaces By Storm
Discover why young professionals are striking unusual frog-like poses in offices across the UK, and what this viral trend reveals about modern workplace culture.
Why hugging is becoming essential in UK workplaces
Discover how British professionals are embracing workplace hugging as a tool for wellbeing and productivity, and why this surprising trend is transforming corporate culture across the UK.
Office Traitors: How BBC Show Mirrors Workplace Betrayals
The psychology behind BBC's 'The Traitors' reveals uncomfortable truths about office politics, backstabbing colleagues, and the emotional toll of workplace deception in British corporate culture.
New UK Law Could Make Employers Protect Staff from Stalkers
Businesses could be legally required to protect employees from stalkers following Gracie Spinks' murder, as campaigners push for 'Suzy's Law' reforms in workplace safety legislation.
Indian uni demands period proof from female staff
A prestigious Indian university has sparked fury after demanding female employees provide photographic evidence of their sanitary pads when complaining of period-related fatigue, in a controversial new attendance policy.
Workplace Habits That Make Colleagues Dislike You
Career expert reveals the common workplace behaviours that make colleagues dislike you - from energy vampires to credit stealers. Discover how to identify and eliminate these toxic traits.
CBS News faces internal complaint between journalists
Exclusive: CBS News confronts fresh controversy as correspondent Michelle Miller files formal complaint against veteran anchor Dana Jacobson, alleging toxic workplace behaviour and raising questions about newsroom culture at the prestigious network.
Australian employers warned over illegal office return mandates
Australian businesses are facing a workplace revolution as new legal guidelines reveal that mandating office returns without proper consultation may constitute unlawful discrimination. Discover what employers must know to avoid costly legal battles.
New EHRC Gender Guidance: Business Compliance Explained
The Equality and Human Rights Commission releases crucial new guidance helping businesses navigate sex and gender equality laws in the workplace and service provision.
Victoria to ban NDAs silencing sexual harassment victims
Victoria is poised to become Australia's first state to outlaw non-disclosure agreements that silence victims of workplace sexual harassment in groundbreaking legislation set to transform workplace protections.
How mother-daughter bonds shape legal careers
Groundbreaking research reveals how unconscious biases formed in childhood impact women's advancement in the legal profession and what can be done to break the cycle.
Hershey Spa worker sues over transgender locker room policy
A Pennsylvania spa employee has launched a federal lawsuit against The Hotel Hershey, alleging religious discrimination after being disciplined for objecting to transgender access to female changing facilities.
Unions gain weekly workplace access right
Trade unions secure landmark legal right to enter workplaces weekly for recruitment and organising, as business groups warn of productivity disruption and increased tensions.
Mini manager sues over boss's offensive pocket dial
A senior Mini Cooper manager is taking legal action against BMW after accidentally receiving a voicemail from her boss containing offensive remarks about her parenting and disabled child's sleeping arrangements.
Amazon accused of discriminating against pregnant, disabled workers
The online retail giant Amazon is confronting serious legal allegations of systemic discrimination against pregnant and disabled warehouse employees at its New Jersey facilities, with federal investigators uncovering troubling workplace practices.
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