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Judge's 'So What?' Verdict in Unfair Dismissal Case After Wife's Attack

Judge's 'So What?' Verdict in Unfair Dismissal Case

An employment tribunal ruled Paula Smith was unfairly sacked after her wife's hammer attack on their boss. The judge's blunt two-word summary questions the trust's reasoning. Read the full story.

Labour abandons day-one unfair dismissal protection in major policy U-turn

Labour U-turns on day-one workers' rights pledge

Labour government drops manifesto commitment for day-one unfair dismissal protection, now requiring six months' service. Business groups welcome change while unions express disappointment.

UK Employers Face Hiring Crisis as Vacancies Soar and Staff Flee

UK Employers Face Hiring Crisis as Vacancies Soar

British businesses are grappling with an unprecedented employment crisis as job vacancies hit record highs while workers increasingly leave their roles, creating a perfect storm for employers across sectors.

UK Government Launches Major Review Into Workplace Sickness Crisis

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.

Scotland's NHS in Peril: Record A&E Waits and Hundreds of Cancelled Operations Plunge Health Service Into Fresh Crisis

Scotland's NHS in catastrophic crisis

Scotland's NHS faces a devastating triple-threat as emergency department waiting times hit unprecedented levels, hundreds of operations face cancellation, and chronic bed-blocking cripples hospital capacity across the nation.

HMRC Worker Loses Landmark Case After Refusing Office Return Post-Lockdown

HMRC worker loses case over office return refusal

A tax office employee who refused to return to the workplace after Covid restrictions lifted has been ordered to repay thousands in a groundbreaking employment tribunal ruling that could set a precedent for flexible working disputes across Britain.

Wetherspoon Forced to Pay £25k After Manager's Shocking Disability Discrimination

Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination

JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.

Supermarket Showdown: Waitrose and Asda Battle to Hire Autistic Volunteer After Mother's Heartfelt Plea

Supermarkets battle to hire autistic volunteer after mum's plea

In an extraordinary retail rivalry, Waitrose and Asda are competing to secure the services of 28-year-old Ben, an autistic volunteer, after his mother's emotional appeal went viral. Discover how this bittersweet employment battle is changing perceptions a

Union Power Boost: New Legal Right for Weekly Workplace Access Sparks Business Backlash

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.

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