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Met Police detective cleared in beach sex misconduct probe

A Metropolitan Police detective has been exonerated following a high-profile internal investigation into allegations of engaging in sexual activity on a Dorset beach. The officer, suspended since July 2023, has been cleared of all gross misconduct charges

UK Firms Use Secret 'Bossware' to Monitor Employees

A new TUC report reveals a surge in UK companies using covert surveillance software to track employees' keystrokes, screenshots, and even webcam activity, raising major concerns over worker privacy and rights.

Hertfordshire Police Officer Sacked for Racist Remarks

A Hertfordshire police constable has been sacked after being found guilty of gross misconduct for making racist and offensive comments about a colleague. The disciplinary panel heard the remarks were recorded without the officer's knowledge.

UK Sick Days Hit Record High Since 2008

New data reveals UK employees took a staggering 185.6 million sick days last year, the highest level since 2008. Experts point to a 'perfect storm' of post-pandemic health issues and NHS pressures.

Center Parcs Ex-Staff Reveal Shocking Work Conditions

Former Center Parcs staff lift the lid on the intense pressure, gruelling workloads, and the hidden reality behind the idyllic façade of the UK's beloved forest holiday chain. Exclusive insights from the people who made your break perfect.

UK Workers Take Two Weeks Sick Leave Annually

Exclusive analysis reveals a surge in UK workplace absences, with stress and mental health cited as primary drivers. Discover the sectors hardest hit and the growing impact on the economy.

Woolworths & Coles in A$1bn Wage Underpayment Scandal

Australia's retail titans, Woolworths and Coles, are embroiled in a massive wage underpayment scandal, with a combined bill of nearly A$1 billion owed to hundreds of thousands of past and present employees.

Cracker Barrel Chef Fired Over LGBTQ Pin Sparks Fury

A Cracker Barrel cook was fired for wearing a small LGBTQ+ pin, reviving the US restaurant chain's controversial history with employee discrimination and igniting a fresh social media firestorm over workers' rights and corporate inclusivity.

Care worker waved soiled underpants at elderly resident

Shocking misconduct uncovered as a carer at a UK care home is filmed waving soiled underwear in an 85-year-old woman's face. The distressing incident has sparked outrage and calls for urgent reform in the care sector.

Met Officer Sacked for Lying About Cannabis Smell

PC Stuart Hooper was found guilty of gross misconduct after a tribunal ruled he lied about smelling cannabis to justify an unlawful stop of two men in Epping Forest. The officer has been dismissed without notice.

Ex-Apple Worker Reveals Genius Bar's Darkest Secrets

A former Apple employee breaks their silence, unveiling the shocking truth behind the Genius Bar's 'repair refusal' tactics, hidden fees, and the one simple phrase that guarantees better service.

American Dream Mall sued over 'Sunday clothes' policy

New Jersey's colossal American Dream mall is embroiled in a lawsuit after employees were allegedly told to change out of 'Sunday clothes' to work on the Christian Sabbath, raising questions about religious discrimination and retail worker rights.

US Cider Firm Sued for Firing UK Employee Over Premature Baby

Golden State Cider Company is embroiled in a major discrimination lawsuit after a UK-based employee was allegedly fired for taking time off to care for her premature newborn. The shocking case raises serious questions about corporate ethics and maternity

City Lawyer Struck Off For Falsifying Timesheets

A high-flying solicitor at a prestigious London law firm has been struck off after a disciplinary tribunal found he fabricated hundreds of work hours to fraudulently secure a partnership promotion.

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