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.
The UK Government is launching a controversial scheme that will transform GP surgeries into employment support hubs, with doctors encouraged to refer patients to job coaches in a bid to reduce economic inactivity.
A London-based Irish employee has won an unfair dismissal claim after being fired for his accent, in a case highlighting workplace discrimination.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirms government will not reintroduce controversial employment tribunal fees, protecting workers' access to justice in significant policy reversal.
A cancer survivor's powerful account reveals how a single, poorly-timed text message undoped months of psychological healing, exposing critical flaws in how the NHS supports patients' mental wellbeing during treatment.
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.
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.
The Department for Work and Pensions is dispatching 300,000 notification letters this week about vital £300 payments for pensioners and low-income households struggling with energy bills and essential costs.
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.
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.
Groundbreaking workers' rights reforms championed by Kyle promise to reshape Britain's employment sector with enhanced protections and fairer workplace practices.
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.
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.
Groundbreaking research from Yale University reveals artificial intelligence has yet to significantly transform the US employment landscape, challenging predictions of immediate mass job displacement.
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.
A groundbreaking peer support initiative is addressing the stark inequalities in baby loss outcomes for Black families across the UK, creating spaces for healing and systemic change.
Shoppers across the UK could be eligible for free supermarket and high street vouchers worth up to £140 through the Household Support Fund. Here's how to check and claim.
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.
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.
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.
An alarming investigation reveals how Macmillan Cancer Support is failing to meet the surge in demand, leaving vulnerable patients without vital care and support. Discover the systemic issues plaguing the UK's leading cancer charity.
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.
Major changes are coming for those on health-related benefits as the DWP launches a new 'Work Capability Assessment' review. Find out how it affects you and what you need to do next.
Thousands of UK households could be eligible for essential DWP support payments worth up to £2,785. Discover if you qualify for these crucial benefits and how to claim.
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'.
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
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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.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals how administrative errors and lack of awareness caused thousands of vulnerable households to miss out on essential government support during the cost of living crisis. Discover if you're eligible for backdated payments.