US plans mass federal worker purge in shutdown power play
Exclusive: Trump-era official Russell Vought unveils controversial plan to replace thousands of federal employees in potential government shutdown, sparking democracy concerns.
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US Government Shutdown Threatens Crucial Jobs Data
Financial markets face unprecedented uncertainty with potential government closure threatening to delay vital employment reports that guide Federal Reserve policy and investor decisions worldwide.
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.
Labour unveils pay boost and reform for England's care sector
The Labour government announces transformative plans to tackle England's care crisis with significant pay increases and a new national negotiating body, marking the biggest reform in decades.
Reeves Targets Youth Unemployment in First Speech
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils ambitious plan to tackle Britain's youth unemployment crisis, calling it 'economic waste' and 'personal tragedy' in landmark Treasury address.
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.
DWP tightens Universal Credit work search rules
The Department for Work and Pensions announces stricter Universal Credit conditions, requiring claimants to spend more time searching for work or risk benefit sanctions.
Unions Accuse Government of Ignoring Workers' Rights Crisis
Business Secretary Peter Kyle faces mounting pressure from union leaders who accuse the government of ignoring a 'crisis' in workers' rights and employment 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.
Labour's Britain: Jobless Hotspots Mapped in Shock Revelation
An explosive new analysis exposes the UK's unemployment blackspots, with traditional Labour strongholds dominating the list of areas poised to receive increased welfare support.
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'.
Firm fined £55k over 'unwise' office gender identity chat
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
Reeves' Tax Raid Backfires: Govt Staffing Hits Record High
Exclusive analysis reveals central government and NHS vacancies hit unprecedented levels despite Labour's promised employment crackdown, raising serious questions about the Chancellor's strategy.
Government rejects paid bereavement leave bill
Ministers under fire after blocking Labour's proposed paid bereavement leave legislation, with Shadow Minister Peter Kyle accusing the government of failing grieving families.
Employment Tribunals Become 'Soap Opera' Through Online Access
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.
Minister Slams Labour's 'Disastrous' Employment Bill Road to Ruin
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.
Spurs guilty of job discrimination against Arsenal fans
A landmark employment tribunal has ruled that Tottenham Hotspur Football Club unlawfully discriminated against job applicants for being Arsenal supporters. The case reveals a shocking club policy of barring rivals' fans from roles at the Tottenham Hotspur
Zero-Hours Contract Hell in UK Tourism Exposed
An exclusive insider account reveals the shocking instability and financial insecurity faced by zero-hours contract workers in Britain's tourism sector, exposing the human cost of precarious employment.
Overhearing sexist comments is harassment, tribunal rules
A UK employment tribunal has made a landmark ruling, stating that a female sales manager was constructively dismissed after being subjected to a 'toxic' male-dominated atmosphere where overhearing sexist comments was a form of harassment.
Trainee wins £20k over Nazi and ISIS workplace taunts
A London-based trainee accountant, Soliman Sinclair, wins a landmark harassment case against his former employer after enduring months of anti-Muslim abuse, including being called a 'Nazi' and 'ISIS' supporter.
Unite warns Labour: Improve workers' rights or face backlash
Unite union general secretary Sharon Graham demands Labour urgently improve its workers' rights package, warning that failing to fulfil this key election promise would be a 'betrayal' of voters.
Graduate fired after getting her start date wrong
A recent graduate's career-starting role was terminated before it began after she mistakenly arrived on the incorrect start date, sparking a major online debate about modern hiring practices.
Trump's Plan to Purge Federal Workforce and Expand Power
Ex-President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a radical overhaul of the federal workforce, targeting thousands of non-partisan jobs for elimination in a dramatic expansion of presidential power, should he win a second term.
Union Boss Blasts Scottish Government Over Broken Economic Vows
Unite the Union leader Sharon Graham delivers a scathing critique of the Scottish Government's economic strategy, accusing it of breaking promises to workers and failing to deliver on a transformative industrial policy.
Boss's 'fatherly' touch not harassment, tribunal rules
An employment tribunal has ruled that a male director placing his hand on a female HR worker's shoulder was a 'fatherly' gesture, not sexual harassment, dismissing her claims of a 'hostile' work environment.
Hotel Manager Sacked in Sexism Scandal: Tribunal Victory
A London hotel manager has been dismissed after an employment tribunal found him guilty of shocking gender discrimination and victimisation against a female colleague. Read the full details of this landmark workplace justice case.
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