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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

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.

Mini manager sues over boss's offensive pocket dial

A senior Mini Cooper manager is taking legal action against BMW after accidentally receiving a voicemail from her boss containing offensive remarks about her parenting and disabled child's sleeping arrangements.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Zimbabwe's Nhanga ceremony battles child marriages

In rural Zimbabwe, traditional Nhanga ceremonies are being reimagined as powerful tools to combat child marriages and empower young girls through cultural education and women's rights awareness.

Trump Tower Insider Reveals Shocking Workplace Secrets

Former Trump Tower employee shares explosive behind-the-scenes stories about working for Donald Trump during his property mogul days - from bizarre firing incidents to the real atmosphere inside his iconic building.

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.

Victoria inquiry exposes church conversion practices

A landmark Victorian inquiry uncovers disturbing evidence of coercive control and harmful conversion practices within the secretive City Builders Church, prompting urgent calls for stronger legislation.

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.

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