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Why UK offices are going footwear-free

Discover why British offices are embracing footwear-free policies, from improved wellbeing to enhanced productivity. The barefoot revolution is transforming workplace culture.

University worker sues over 'white supremacy' tree ban

A university employee at the University of Westminster is taking legal action for racial harassment after a senior manager allegedly banned the erection of a Christmas tree in November, calling it a symbol of 'white supremacy'.

Net-A-Porter's Toxic Culture Exposed in Damning Report

Exclusive investigation reveals the damning internal report detailing the toxic workplace culture and alleged bullying under Net-A-Porter's founder, Natalie Massenet. The truth behind the glamorous facade.

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

Racism Scandal Erupts in Scottish Borders

A racism scandal erupts in the Scottish Borders as council contractors are subjected to vile abuse. The local authority and police are investigating the incident, which was caught on video and widely condemned.

Dave Portnoy Fires Intern in Explosive Charlie Kirk Scandal

Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy faces major backlash after publicly firing an intern over alleged political differences with Charlie Kirk's family. The shocking incident sparks intense debate over workplace ethics and political discrimination.

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.

How Your Name Impacts Job Interview Success

Groundbreaking research reveals how your first name can significantly impact your chances of securing a job interview, uncovering hidden biases in the hiring process.

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.

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.

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.

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

MoD Worker Sues Colleagues Over 'Good Luck' Card

A Ministry of Defence civil servant is taking six colleagues to an employment tribunal, alleging a farewell card signed with messages like 'good luck' and 'all the best' was a calculated act of bullying and harassment in a case that could redefine workpla

Matildas Star's Cousin Rejected from Mining Job

Exclusive: Matildas star Sam Kerr's cousin, Daniel Kerr, speaks out after being rejected from a FIFO mining job, alleging a toxic workplace culture where discriminatory language about it being a 'blokes' site' cost him the role. A major loss for diversity

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