Sacked for working from Egypt? Boss wins £61k
A British sales executive has been awarded over £61,000 in an unfair dismissal case after his employer fired him for working from a villa in Egypt without permission.
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Starbucks sued over 'racist' dress code banning Afro hair
Global coffee giant Starbucks is hit with a discrimination lawsuit after a former employee claims the company's dress code policy banned traditional Afro hairstyles, calling it 'racist' and 'degrading'.
Firm fined £55k over 'unwise' office gender identity chat
A UK employment tribunal has delivered a landmark ruling, ordering an IT firm to pay over £55,000 in compensation after an employee was unfairly dismissed following 'unwise' office discussions about gender identity. The judge highlighted the severe risks
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu sued for discrimination by ex-staffer
Boston's Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu is hit with a bombshell lawsuit by ex-staffer Marwa Khudaynazar, alleging racial discrimination, retaliation, and a toxic work environment within City Hall.
Midwife Sues NHS Over Toxic WhatsApp Bullying by Colleagues
A senior midwife is taking legal action against the NHS after enduring a vicious bullying campaign through a toxic WhatsApp group created by her own colleagues, leading to her dismissal from Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust.
Employment Tribunals Become 'Soap Opera' Through Online Access
A surge in public access to employment tribunals via online streaming is creating a new form of reality entertainment, raising serious ethical concerns for claimants and the legal process.
Minister Slams Labour's 'Disastrous' Employment Bill Road to Ruin
Exclusive: Business Minister Andrew Griffith warns Sir Keir Starmer's planned employment reforms would cripple the economy with new taxes and burdensome regulations, binning the flexible system that has driven UK growth.
US Justice Department Launches Civil Rights Probe Into Uber
The US Department of Justice has launched a civil investigation into Uber Technologies, examining potential widespread discrimination and a 'pattern or practice' of violations. The probe, confirmed by Uber, centres on company policies and could have signi
Spurs guilty of job discrimination against Arsenal fans
A landmark employment tribunal has ruled that Tottenham Hotspur Football Club unlawfully discriminated against job applicants for being Arsenal supporters. The case reveals a shocking club policy of barring rivals' fans from roles at the Tottenham Hotspur
Gregg Wallace sued by ex-assistant over dismissal claims
MasterChef star Gregg Wallace is being sued by his former personal assistant, who claims constructive dismissal and alleges a toxic work environment. The BBC is also named in the lawsuit.
Zero-Hours Contract Hell in UK Tourism Exposed
An exclusive insider account reveals the shocking instability and financial insecurity faced by zero-hours contract workers in Britain's tourism sector, exposing the human cost of precarious employment.
Overhearing sexist comments is harassment, tribunal rules
A UK employment tribunal has made a landmark ruling, stating that a female sales manager was constructively dismissed after being subjected to a 'toxic' male-dominated atmosphere where overhearing sexist comments was a form of harassment.
Trainee wins £20k over Nazi and ISIS workplace taunts
A London-based trainee accountant, Soliman Sinclair, wins a landmark harassment case against his former employer after enduring months of anti-Muslim abuse, including being called a 'Nazi' and 'ISIS' supporter.
Graduate fired after getting her start date wrong
A recent graduate's career-starting role was terminated before it began after she mistakenly arrived on the incorrect start date, sparking a major online debate about modern hiring practices.
Waitress wins £75k in Cracker Barrel racial discrimination case
A Black waitress at Cracker Barrel in Indiana wins a monumental £75,000 settlement after enduring a hostile work environment filled with racial slurs and discriminatory practices, sparking a wider conversation on racism in the service industry.
UK Lawsuit Hits Fox News & Newsmax Over Election Claims
A major UK-based financial backer is suing Fox News and Newsmax in a landmark High Court case, alleging massive financial losses due to the networks' promotion of baseless 2020 US election fraud claims. The lawsuit could set a precedent for media accounta
Boss's 'fatherly' touch not harassment, tribunal rules
An employment tribunal has ruled that a male director placing his hand on a female HR worker's shoulder was a 'fatherly' gesture, not sexual harassment, dismissing her claims of a 'hostile' work environment.
Pennsylvania Town Sues Realty Firm Over Pothole Crisis
The tiny borough of Seven Fields, Pennsylvania, has launched a landmark legal battle against real estate behemoth Howard Hanna, alleging its construction vehicles have turned community roads into an 'obstacle course' of destructive potholes. Residents dem
Hotel Manager Sacked in Sexism Scandal: Tribunal Victory
A London hotel manager has been dismissed after an employment tribunal found him guilty of shocking gender discrimination and victimisation against a female colleague. Read the full details of this landmark workplace justice case.
Buffalo Wild Wings accused of discriminatory hiring practices
A former Buffalo Wild Wings manager alleges the restaurant chain refused to hire a qualified woman because she wasn't considered 'pretty' enough, exposing a discriminatory hiring policy.
Parents Sue OpenAI After ChatGPT's Alleged Suicide Advice
A landmark lawsuit filed in California claims an AI chatbot's dangerous advice led to a teenager's suicide, raising urgent questions about AI safety and corporate responsibility.
Ethnic minority jobseekers face 80% higher unemployment
New research reveals stark employment disparities in Britain, with Black, Asian, and minority ethnic individuals nearly twice as likely to be unemployed as white counterparts despite equal qualifications.
Contractor Sues for $2M Over Trump's Rose Garden Damage
A landscaping firm is suing the US government for $2 million, alleging the Trump administration's 2020 Rose Garden renovation caused catastrophic damage to the historic lawn. The legal battle reveals a bitter dispute over ruined turf and broken contracts.
Target Sued Over Gruelling 24-Hour Warehouse Shifts
US retail giant Target faces a class-action lawsuit from warehouse employees who allege mandatory 'megasize' shifts of up to 24 hours violate labour laws and create dangerous working conditions.
Nurse wins £25k payout after dismissal for eye-roll
A dental nurse from Greater Manchester has been awarded £25,000 in an employment tribunal after she was unfairly dismissed for an alleged eye-roll, a case highlighting toxic workplace culture.
EasyJet manager sacked over 'banter' wins tribunal case
An EasyJet manager fired for 'inappropriate banter' with his team has triumphed in an unfair dismissal claim. An employment tribunal ruled the airline failed to investigate properly, in a case that questions corporate culture and HR procedures.
Co-op worker wins unfair dismissal case over radio
A Co-op warehouse employee who was sacked for switching off a Michael Jackson track has been awarded nearly £20,000 after a tribunal ruled his dismissal was unfair. The case highlights the limits of managerial control over the workplace radio.
Worker wins tribunal over Michael Jackson impersonation dismissal
An employment tribunal has ruled that a warehouse operative was unfairly dismissed after being accused of impersonating Michael Jackson and making 'hee-hee' noises, in a bizarre case of workplace misconduct allegations.
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
Trump Sued by Fed's Lisa Cook Over Discrimination Claims
Former President Donald Trump is being sued by Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who alleges a campaign of racial and gender-based discrimination derailed her initial confirmation. The landmark case exposes deep tensions within the US financial oversigh
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