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Labour U-turns on day-one workers' rights pledge

Labour government drops manifesto commitment for day-one unfair dismissal protection, now requiring six months' service. Business groups welcome change while unions express disappointment.

Mainz loses appeal in El Ghazi wrongful sacking case

German club Mainz 05 has lost its appeal against a court ruling that found the sacking of ex-Premier League star Anwar El Ghazi over pro-Gaza comments was unlawful. Read the full legal breakdown.

UK Employers Face Hiring Crisis as Vacancies Soar

British businesses are grappling with an unprecedented employment crisis as job vacancies hit record highs while workers increasingly leave their roles, creating a perfect storm for employers across sectors.

US ends deportation protection for South Sudanese

The Biden administration has officially ended Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese nationals, putting approximately 1,000 people at risk of deportation from the United States.

UK Government Launches Workplace Sickness Review

The British government has initiated a comprehensive independent review to tackle the growing workplace sickness absence crisis, with potential reforms to the controversial 'fit note' system and support for long-term ill employees.

CBS Paramount sued over white male attorney's firing

Former CBS Paramount attorney Joseph Jerome files landmark discrimination lawsuit alleging he was terminated for being a white man as company pursued aggressive diversity targets. Exclusive details reveal internal tensions over corporate DEI initiatives.

HMRC worker loses case over office return refusal

A tax office employee who refused to return to the workplace after Covid restrictions lifted has been ordered to repay thousands in a groundbreaking employment tribunal ruling that could set a precedent for flexible working disputes across Britain.

Firefighter threatened over legal medical cannabis use

A US firefighter faces career-ending consequences after testing positive for legally prescribed medical marijuana, highlighting the conflict between state and federal cannabis laws and workplace policies.

Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination

JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.

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.

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