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ABC pays huge payout after illegal sacking of journalist

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has been ordered to make a significant compensation payment to presenter Antoinette Lattouf, after the Fair Work Commission found she was illegally dismissed just three days into a temporary role following complaint

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

Pregnant nurse sues GP brother for unfair dismissal

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

Warren's Bill: Ban Credit Checks for Hiring

US Senator Elizabeth Warren launches a groundbreaking bill to outlaw the use of credit reports in hiring, aiming to break the poverty cycle and create a fairer job market for millions of Americans.

Taylor Swift Faces Lawsuit Over 'Playlist Practice' Promotion

Global superstar Taylor Swift, along with actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, has been slapped with a lawsuit in a US court. The legal action alleges deceptive marketing practices related to the promotion of Baldoni's film 'Tell Me Lies'. Discover the

US Justice Department Launches Civil Rights Probe Into Uber

The US Department of Justice has launched a civil investigation into Uber Technologies, examining potential widespread discrimination and a 'pattern or practice' of violations. The probe, confirmed by Uber, centres on company policies and could have signi

Ofcom Launches CMA Probe Into Cloud Market Giants

UK regulator Ofcom has referred the cloud market for an in-depth CMA investigation, citing concerns over anti-competitive practices by Amazon and Microsoft that could harm British businesses.

Barclays charges £100 fee for 67p overdraft

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.

Uni Melb Prof Fights Dismissal in Academic Freedom Case

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.

Restaurant boss fined £150k for 'disgusting' worker act

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.

Barclays & BoS Face Massive Fines Over Unfair Mortgages

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

Clinic Staff Fired After Viral TikTok About Working Conditions

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.

ABC Faces £350k Fine Over Buttrose Pressure Claims

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.

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.

Nurse wins £25k payout after dismissal for eye-roll

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.

EasyJet manager sacked over 'banter' wins tribunal case

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.

Co-op worker wins unfair dismissal case over radio

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.

US Cider Firm Sued for Firing UK Employee Over Premature Baby

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

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