Apple and Google face UK employment tribunal claims
Tech giants Apple and Google confront employment tribunal claims from former UK employees alleging systematic discrimination and unfair dismissal practices.
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Fair Work Commission slams Perth employer for wage theft
Western Australia's Fair Work Commission uncovers systematic underpayment of Perth worker, exposing deliberate wage theft and compliance failures in shocking employment case.
Waitrose sacks autistic worker for family assistance
Supermarket giant Waitrose faces backlash after dismissing an autistic employee for seeking family assistance during stressful shifts, sparking outrage over disability discrimination.
Barclays, Tesco Bank and Lloyds Cut Hundreds of Jobs
Major UK banks including Barclays, Tesco Bank and Lloyds Banking Group announce significant job cuts and branch closures as digital transformation accelerates across the banking sector.
Woolworths slammed over 'dystopian' job application process
A young job seeker's shocking experience with Woolworths' automated hiring system has gone viral, revealing what critics call a 'dehumanising' and overly complex application process that's leaving applicants frustrated and empty-handed.
Autistic man's unpaid Waitrose work sparks fury
A 21-year-old autistic man has been working unpaid at Waitrose for 18 months through a government scheme, raising serious questions about disability employment rights and exploitation.
Amazon Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Over Racist Work Environment
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission files lawsuit against Amazon, alleging Black and Hispanic workers faced systemic discrimination and retaliation at New York and Colorado facilities.
Westpac ordered to allow work-from-home in landmark case
In a landmark employment decision, Westpac banking group has been ordered to allow flexible working arrangements after a senior employee won her case against returning to the office full-time. Discover how this ruling could reshape workplace policies acro
Waitrose sacks autistic volunteer over 'behaviour'
Supermarket giant Waitrose has sparked outrage after dismissing an autistic volunteer from its Cheadle store following complaints about his behaviour, raising serious questions about corporate disability inclusion.
Manager sued after missing congratulatory WhatsApp message
A London property manager is taking her former employer to an employment tribunal, alleging discrimination after being dismissed for failing to send a congratulatory WhatsApp message on the company's one-year anniversary.
Major UK retailers fined for minimum wage violations
Exclusive investigation reveals how prominent British companies including Holland & Barrett and British Gas systematically underpaid thousands of workers, resulting in substantial government fines and back-pay settlements.
Holland & Barrett fined £1.7m for wage violations
Health retailer Holland & Barrett faces massive penalties after government investigation reveals systematic underpayment of thousands of workers across UK stores.
Workers file £3.5bn lawsuit as shares crash
Thousands of former employees file massive lawsuit against corporate bosses after being made redundant while executives cashed in lucrative bonuses, causing company shares to crash dramatically.
Wigan teacher dismissal sparks safeguarding debate
A former Wigan teacher's controversial dismissal over safeguarding procedures raises important questions about staff welfare and school management practices across the UK education system.
Property manager sued over congratulatory WhatsApp message
A London property manager is being sued for discrimination after sending a WhatsApp message congratulating an employee on their work anniversary, in a landmark employment case that could redefine workplace communications.
RMT union boss Alan Jones suspended in internal probe
Rail union general secretary Alan Jones has been suspended from his role pending an internal investigation, creating turmoil within the RMT leadership during critical negotiations.
Youth unemployment crisis deepens in UK job market
New analysis reveals young Britons face the worst employment prospects in decades, with rising joblessness and stagnant wages creating a perfect storm for Generation Z.
Royal Mail pays £125K in transgender discrimination case
A transgender postal worker has won a substantial discrimination claim against Royal Mail after enduring what an employment tribunal described as 'humiliating' and 'offensive' treatment from colleagues and management.
Halifax, Lloyds & Santander cut 1,100+ banking jobs
Major UK banks Halifax, Lloyds and Santander announce significant job cuts affecting more than 1,100 positions while creating nearly 500 new roles in evolving banking sectors.
Hays Ireland creates 400 jobs in major expansion
Leading recruitment firm Hays Ireland reveals ambitious expansion plans, creating 400 new positions across multiple sectors as Irish economy shows strong recovery signs.
Sean Duffy: Fire air traffic controllers during shutdown
Ex-Republican representative faces backlash for controversial comments suggesting air traffic controllers should be dismissed for calling in sick during budget crisis, as aviation safety concerns mount.
Worker sacked for Irish accent wins discrimination case
A Dublin-born warehouse worker has secured a substantial compensation package after being dismissed just hours into his new role because his Irish accent was 'too difficult to understand' by management.
Sculpture worker sacked after safety complaint
A former worker at the iconic London sculpture claims he was unfairly dismissed after raising critical safety concerns about the artwork's maintenance and management practices.
Irish worker wins unfair dismissal case over accent
A London-based Irish employee has won an unfair dismissal claim after being fired for his accent, in a case highlighting workplace discrimination.
Lammy scraps employment tribunal fees permanently
Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirms government will not reintroduce controversial employment tribunal fees, protecting workers' access to justice in significant policy reversal.
'Nutter' workplace remark ruled as harassment in tribunal
A senior manager's description of a colleague as a 'nutter' has been formally classified as harassment in a groundbreaking employment tribunal ruling that redefines workplace conduct standards.
Autistic professional's 40-year workplace revelation
A groundbreaking personal account reveals how an autistic employee spent four decades masking their true self before discovering the transformative power of requesting workplace accommodations.
Council worker fired after colleague's tragic death
A Beaufort County maintenance supervisor was abruptly dismissed after reporting his colleague's fatal workplace incident, raising serious questions about employee treatment and workplace safety protocols.
BBC worker sues over racist Dalek 'exterminate' bullying
A BBC props manager is taking legal action against his employers after allegedly enduring racist bullying where colleagues repeatedly told him 'exterminate' in Dalek voices and made other discriminatory remarks about his Nigerian heritage.
Kyle's Workers' Rights Reforms Transform UK Employment
Groundbreaking workers' rights reforms championed by Kyle promise to reshape Britain's employment sector with enhanced protections and fairer workplace practices.
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