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
UK drivers are being warned over a little-known Highway Code rule that could land parents with hefty fines and penalty points during the school run. Here's what you need to know to avoid penalties.
Starbucks faces a major legal and PR crisis as US labour officials allege the coffee chain illegally fired over 20 employees across multiple states for their union organising efforts.
A pregnant nurse is taking her GP brother to an employment tribunal after he dismissed her from the family-run clinic, claiming he tried to 'soften the blow' by not explicitly telling her she was sacked. The case exposes a bitter family and professional r
Millions of UK motorists are unknowingly risking hefty penalties due to a common parking oversight. Discover the simple mistake that could see you fined and how to avoid it.
Strict new government regulations empower headteachers to issue hefty fines and pursue legal action against parents taking children out of school without permission, with penalties reaching up to £2,500 per child.
A Barclays customer was left in shock after being charged a staggering £100 fee for a minuscule 67p overdraft. Read the full story of this banking scandal and how to protect yourself from similar charges.
Professor Eric Descheemaeker argues his controversial emails were protected political speech as a landmark unfair dismissal case unfolds in the Federal Court, testing the limits of academic freedom in Australia.
A Melbourne restaurant owner has been fined a staggering £150,000 after a tribunal found he committed a 'disgusting' act of workplace bullying against a female employee, setting a major precedent for workers' rights.
The UK's financial watchdog, the FCA, is set to impose significant penalties on Barclays and Bank of Scotland for failing to offer existing customers the same competitive mortgage rates available to new clients, a practice affecting thousands of borrowers
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in draconian rental contracts banning everyday activities like working from home, having visitors, or even playing music. Tenants face a silent housing crisis.
A Charleston woman faces hefty parking fines after her car was caught in a devastating flash flood, raising questions over the council's enforcement during extreme weather emergencies.
Holidaymakers in the Canary Islands are being warned they risk severe financial penalties and being barred from returning if they attempt to dodge on-the-spot fines for flouting local laws.
Healthcare workers at a leading US clinic have been summarily dismissed after a TikTok video revealing alleged poor working conditions and staff shortages went viral, igniting a fierce debate on workers' rights and corporate transparency.
An Australian hospitality worker in the UK was abruptly sacked after her boss publicly shamed staff in a bizarre Facebook tirade, sparking outrage and a debate on modern employment practices.
Outrage in Westminster as coffee shop employees receive hefty parking fines while on shift, sparking a debate over worker rights and council enforcement.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation could be fined £350,000 after Federal Court hears allegations Chair Ita Buttrose pressured staff to sack journalist Antoinette Lattouf in a case testing media independence and political interference.
A 68-year-old grandmother faces homelessness after being evicted from her Stanmore rental home of three decades. The shocking case exposes Britain's deepening rental crisis and the human cost of 'no-fault' evictions.
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.
A dental nurse from Greater Manchester has been awarded £25,000 in an employment tribunal after she was unfairly dismissed for an alleged eye-roll, a case highlighting toxic workplace culture.
An EasyJet manager fired for 'inappropriate banter' with his team has triumphed in an unfair dismissal claim. An employment tribunal ruled the airline failed to investigate properly, in a case that questions corporate culture and HR procedures.
A Co-op warehouse employee who was sacked for switching off a Michael Jackson track has been awarded nearly £20,000 after a tribunal ruled his dismissal was unfair. The case highlights the limits of managerial control over the workplace radio.
An employment tribunal has ruled that a warehouse operative was unfairly dismissed after being accused of impersonating Michael Jackson and making 'hee-hee' noises, in a bizarre case of workplace misconduct allegations.
Golden State Cider Company is embroiled in a major discrimination lawsuit after a UK-based employee was allegedly fired for taking time off to care for her premature newborn. The shocking case raises serious questions about corporate ethics and maternity
An EasyJet manager was dismissed after making derogatory remarks comparing female cabin crew to a 'comedy sketch', with an employment tribunal ruling the sacking was fair.
A senior surgeon at Royal Sussex County Hospital wins a landmark High Court case against University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust over unfair dismissal and whistleblowing.
Explosive allegations emerge as The Wiggles' ex-CEO, Paul Field, sues for unfair dismissal, claiming Anthony Field (The Blue Wiggle) systematically undermined his leadership, leading to his controversial ousting from the children's entertainment empire.
A delivery driver sacked for a positive cannabis test has triumphed in a surprise employment tribunal ruling, which found his dismissal was unfair. The tense legal battle centred on procedural flaws in the testing process.
A UK man was unfairly dismissed after rating a female colleague's appearance on a private WhatsApp group. The tribunal ruled the company's investigation was flawed, setting a precedent for workplace social media use.
A former Port of Seattle worker, Chris Linhardt, is suing his ex-employer for alleged disability discrimination after being made redundant while battling terminal cancer. The maritime operations manager claims the public port authority failed to provide r