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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.

Hegseth fires top Pentagon general in shock dismissal

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired a senior Pentagon official, General Jeffrey Kruse, citing a failure to maintain 'appropriate distance' from policy matters. The unprecedented dismissal sends shockwaves through the US military establishment.

Chili's server gets record £2,000 tip in UK

A Chili's server in the UK receives an astonishing £2,000 gratuity after serving a single table, marking one of the largest tips in the chain's history and sparking celebrations.

Port of Seattle sued for discrimination by ill ex-employee

A former Port of Seattle worker, Chris Linhardt, is suing his ex-employer for alleged disability discrimination after being made redundant while battling terminal cancer. The maritime operations manager claims the public port authority failed to provide r

Aussie Dealer's Explosive Claims Against UK Boss in Toxic Clash

An Australian car salesman at a prestigious UK dealership unleashes a tirade of allegations against his former boss, claiming a 'personality clash' turned into a campaign of bullying and discrimination, leading to a bitter employment tribunal.

Sacked exec's hotel nightmare after company card axed

A high-flying banker was sacked via email and then faced a luxury hotel bill nightmare after his corporate card was instantly cancelled. This is the story of his desperate night in a Mayfair penthouse.

Musk Must Face $500m Twitter Severance Lawsuit, Judge Rules

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

Funeral cortege for KFC legend makes final drive-through

In a poignant and unique tribute, the funeral cortege for Tony Clark, the world's longest-serving KFC employee, made a final stop at his beloved Peterborough restaurant, where colleagues paid their respects with a guard of honour.

Epileptic prison officer wins £440k discrimination payout

A prison officer with epilepsy has been awarded a landmark £440,000 payout after he was dismissed over 'discriminatory' fears he might drop his keys near inmates. The tribunal ruled it was a clear case of disability discrimination.

Wetherspoon's staff sacked over food discount 'misuse'

Exclusive: Multiple Wetherspoon's employees have been abruptly dismissed, accused of exploiting a generous company food discount. The pub chain defends its decision, while former staff claim the rules were unclear and the punishment overly harsh.

Costner Sued Over Stuntwoman's 'Horizon' Firing

Oscar-winner Kevin Costner is hit with a bombshell lawsuit from a 'Horizon' stuntwoman, claiming she was fired after reporting a simulated rape scene that left her 'shaken and distressed'. The legal battle exposes a bitter dispute on the set of his ambiti

Flight Attendant 4x Over Alcohol Limit Sacked

A TUI flight attendant was immediately dismissed after arriving for a transatlantic flight from Manchester with a staggering blood alcohol level more than four times the legal limit for airline crew.

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.

Worker fired for 'bad dancing' in office

An employee was reportedly fired after bosses deemed their office dance moves—including shuffling—'unprofessional' and 'distracting'. The bizarre dismissal has sparked debate on workplace culture.

BA stewardess wins anxiety discrimination case

A British Airways cabin crew member has triumphed in a tribunal after being unfairly dismissed due to her anxiety disorder, setting a precedent for mental health rights in the workplace.

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