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Fire worker wins unfair dismissal case over Tesco altercation
A London Fire Brigade employee dismissed for gross misconduct after a Tesco altercation has been awarded nearly £12,000 for unfair dismissal, with a tribunal ruling the sanction was disproportionate.
UK's Most Hated Job Revealed in New Survey
A new survey uncovers the profession with the lowest happiness levels in Britain, citing stress, lack of appreciation, and demanding conditions as key reasons for employee dissatisfaction.
Foodhub loses tribunal over Egypt remote work dismissal
An employment tribunal rules against Foodhub for unfair dismissal after the company fired an employee for working remotely from Egypt without authorisation, sparking debate on modern work practices.
Sacked for working from Egypt? Boss wins £61k
A British sales executive has been awarded over £61,000 in an unfair dismissal case after his employer fired him for working from a villa in Egypt without permission.
NDIS cuts funding for Geelong boy's lifesaving care
A Victorian family is fighting for their severely disabled son's future after the NDIS abruptly cut funding for his 24/7 specialist care, leaving them in a desperate situation.
Starbucks sued over 'racist' dress code banning Afro hair
Global coffee giant Starbucks is hit with a discrimination lawsuit after a former employee claims the company's dress code policy banned traditional Afro hairstyles, calling it 'racist' and 'degrading'.
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
DWP PIP Reforms: Millions Face Benefit Cuts
Exclusive: Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment could see disabled claimants reassessed under stricter criteria as DWP considers replacing PIP with vouchers and one-off grants.
Disability Benefit Surge: 100,000 New Claims After Labour Shift
Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic surge in disability benefit claimants after Labour's welfare capitulation. New figures show unprecedented growth in PIP claims, raising questions about policy sustainability and economic impact.
Employment Tribunals Become 'Soap Opera' Through Online Access
A surge in public access to employment tribunals via online streaming is creating a new form of reality entertainment, raising serious ethical concerns for claimants and the legal process.
Minister Slams Labour's 'Disastrous' Employment Bill Road to Ruin
Exclusive: Business Minister Andrew Griffith warns Sir Keir Starmer's planned employment reforms would cripple the economy with new taxes and burdensome regulations, binning the flexible system that has driven UK growth.
Spurs guilty of job discrimination against Arsenal fans
A landmark employment tribunal has ruled that Tottenham Hotspur Football Club unlawfully discriminated against job applicants for being Arsenal supporters. The case reveals a shocking club policy of barring rivals' fans from roles at the Tottenham Hotspur
Zero-Hours Contract Hell in UK Tourism Exposed
An exclusive insider account reveals the shocking instability and financial insecurity faced by zero-hours contract workers in Britain's tourism sector, exposing the human cost of precarious employment.
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.
Graduate fired after getting her start date wrong
A recent graduate's career-starting role was terminated before it began after she mistakenly arrived on the incorrect start date, sparking a major online debate about modern hiring practices.
Fire Chief Sacked Over Disabled Man's Phone Hedge Incident
A UK fire service chief has been dismissed after a tribunal found he discriminated against a disabled employee with PTSD, culminating in the callous act of throwing the man's phone into a hedge during a crisis.
DWP's New Disability Scheme Sparks Fury and Fear
The UK government's new 'Chance to Work' scheme for disabled benefits claimants is facing fierce criticism from charities and opposition MPs, who warn it will force vulnerable people into unsuitable jobs under threat of losing their financial lifeline.
Boss's 'fatherly' touch not harassment, tribunal rules
An employment tribunal has ruled that a male director placing his hand on a female HR worker's shoulder was a 'fatherly' gesture, not sexual harassment, dismissing her claims of a 'hostile' work environment.
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.
Buffalo Wild Wings accused of discriminatory hiring practices
A former Buffalo Wild Wings manager alleges the restaurant chain refused to hire a qualified woman because she wasn't considered 'pretty' enough, exposing a discriminatory hiring policy.
Ethnic minority jobseekers face 80% higher unemployment
New research reveals stark employment disparities in Britain, with Black, Asian, and minority ethnic individuals nearly twice as likely to be unemployed as white counterparts despite equal qualifications.
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.
Worker wins tribunal over Michael Jackson impersonation dismissal
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.
Father, 26, dies after lifelong battle with rare Prune Belly Syndrome
Dezi Freeman, a courageous 26-year-old from Chesterfield, was found deceased in his flat after living with the agonising rare disease Prune Belly Syndrome. His heartbroken family remembers a loving father and fighter.
Urgent PIP Money Management Update Issued by DWP
The DWP has announced a significant change to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) money management rules. Discover how this update affects your payments and what you must do now to avoid disruptions.
DWP £560 Disability Cost of Living Payment Confirmed
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the rollout of a vital £560 cost of living payment for millions on disability benefits. Here's everything you need to know about eligibility and payment dates.
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