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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.

Driver wins unfair dismissal case over failed drug test

A delivery driver sacked for a positive cannabis test has triumphed in a surprise employment tribunal ruling, which found his dismissal was unfair. The tense legal battle centred on procedural flaws in the testing process.

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

Man wins unfair dismissal case over WhatsApp comment

A UK man was unfairly dismissed after rating a female colleague's appearance on a private WhatsApp group. The tribunal ruled the company's investigation was flawed, setting a precedent for workplace social media use.

NHS Solicitor Wins Tribunal Over Freezing Office

Leila Ayad, an NHS solicitor, successfully sued her employer for subjecting her to 'intolerable' cold working conditions, winning over £8,000 in a landmark employment tribunal case.

Labour to ban 'fire and rehire' in first 100 days

EXCLUSIVE: Dame Angela Eagle tells the Mirror a future Labour government will ban the controversial 'fire and rehire' tactics, branding them a 'national scandal' that exploits workers. The bold pledge signals a major pro-worker shift in UK employment law.

Wetherspoons manager unfairly sacked over staff discount

A former Wetherspoons manager was dismissed for 'gross misconduct' after purchasing a discounted meal for a colleague. An employment tribunal has now ruled her sacking was unfair, exposing a severe disciplinary overreach by the pub chain.

Starmer faces backlash over £28bn green pledge U-turn

Labour leader Keir Starmer has been sent an urgent letter by MPs demanding clarity on his controversial decision to scrap the party’s flagship £28bn green investment pledge. Backbenchers express frustration over mixed messaging and policy confusion.

Trans woman wins NHS tribunal over 'invasive' questions

A transgender woman has triumphed in a legal battle against the NHS after a tribunal ruled she was subjected to 'unnecessary and invasive' questioning about her gender identity during a job application process.

UK workers suspended over Gaza conflict posts

Several employees in South Gloucestershire have been suspended for allegedly sharing inflammatory content online related to the Israel-Gaza war, sparking workplace tensions.

New law targets toxic UK workplaces

A proposed legal change aims to tackle toxic workplace cultures by holding employers accountable for employee wellbeing. Experts weigh in on its potential impact.

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