P&O Ferries boss Peter Hebblethwaite was grilled by MPs after admitting to deliberately breaking employment law by sacking 800 staff without consultation. The CEO's defiant testimony has ignited a political firestorm and calls for stronger worker protecti
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.
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.
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.
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
A British woman living in France has been ordered to pay a staggering £1,700 fine after a court ruled her cat's miaows were a 'repeated nuisance' to neighbours. The bizarre legal battle highlights extreme noise nuisance laws on the continent.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law reinstating mandatory Covid-19 supplemental paid sick leave for employees, providing financial protection for those infected.
Fast-fashion giant PrettyLittle Thing faces a severe backlash and accusations of exploitation after advertising a warehouse job in Burnley for a shockingly low wage, reigniting the debate on workers' rights in the UK.
Two gay men were publicly whipped in Indonesia's Aceh province after being found guilty under strict Sharia law. The brutal caning has sparked international outrage and renewed debate on human rights.
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.
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
A Muslim recruitment manager has been awarded substantial compensation after an employment tribunal found she was subjected to a campaign of religious harassment and victimisation by colleagues at the Government Legal Department.
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.
Exclusive: The Trump administration unveils a controversial executive order that could dramatically weaken union power and reshape the American workplace, sparking fierce backlash from labour groups.
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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.
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.
A US federal judge rules that Elon Musk must confront a lawsuit alleging he refused to pay at least $500 million in severance to thousands of Twitter employees he dismissed after his $44 billion acquisition. The case advances as the court finds credible c
Exclusive report details Donald Trump's alleged secret directive for joint law enforcement and military night patrols to combat crime in Washington DC, raising constitutional concerns.
A United Airlines flight attendant is suing the carrier, alleging he was barred from working international routes and denied a promotion after disclosing his HIV-positive status, in a case that could set a major precedent for disability rights in the avia
A senior female executive, dismissed after a boozy work trip incident involving a forgotten key and a night in a sauna, has won a discrimination claim. An employment tribunal ruled her ADHD was a factor in her sacking.
A former employee of Cheesecake Cafe in Manchester has won a significant employment tribunal case after being unfairly dismissed for raising concerns about working in freezing conditions without adequate heating.
The Malaysian state of Kelantan passes a controversial new law imposing fines and jail time on Muslim men for missing Friday prayers, sparking a fierce national debate on religious freedom and state power.
The UK government unveils a powerful new statutory Code of Practice to curb the controversial 'fire and rehire' tactics used by some employers, granting tribunals the power to uplift compensation by 25% for violations, a major win for workforce security.
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.
The Malaysian government has swiftly U-turned on a controversial plan to punish Muslim men for skipping Friday prayers, following a fierce backlash from the public and legal experts.
Australia's national airline Qantas has been slapped with a hefty fine for unlawfully dismissing workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Discover the full story behind this controversial decision.
Australia's Federal Court has ordered Qantas to pay a record penalty for unlawfully terminating nearly 1,700 ground staff during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Australia's Federal Court has fined Qantas a staggering £90m for unlawfully terminating ground staff during the pandemic, following a union-led legal challenge.
Australia's flagship airline Qantas has been ordered to pay a staggering £90 million penalty after unlawfully terminating 1,700 ground staff during the COVID-19 crisis.