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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.

Orca attack sinks yacht, family of five rescued

A British family's holiday turned to terror when orcas attacked and sank their yacht, leading to a dramatic sea rescue of three children and their parents in Portuguese waters.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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