US unions stage "No Kings" protests against Trump
Labour unions across the United States stage coordinated protests against Donald Trump's administration, invoking revolutionary-era rhetoric in defence of workers' rights and democratic norms.
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Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
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.
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court has fundamentally weakened the Voting Rights Act, raising alarm about minority voter protections and the future of electoral fairness in America.
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.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
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.
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.
MPs target TikTok over UK 'union-busting' claims
Cross-party politicians demand investigation into TikTok's alleged suppression of workers' rights and union recognition efforts at their UK offices.
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.
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.
Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
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.
NHS manager sacked after misconduct report wins £27k
A healthcare manager dismissed just days after reporting her boss's husband for sexual misconduct has been awarded £27,000 in a groundbreaking employment tribunal case that exposes serious workplace governance failures.
Engineer Sues Over Secret Toilet Arrangement for Trans Colleague
A structural engineer is taking legal action against her company after being forced to use a secret bathroom code to accommodate a transgender colleague, claiming discrimination and constructive dismissal.
Yale: AI Yet to Seriously Disrupt US Job Market
Groundbreaking research from Yale University reveals artificial intelligence has yet to significantly transform the US employment landscape, challenging predictions of immediate mass job displacement.
Labour may charge workers for employment tribunal claims
Exclusive: The Labour government is exploring plans to reintroduce fees for employment tribunal claims, sparking concerns about access to justice for workers across the UK.
Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.
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.
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'.
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