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Equal Pay Claims: Lessons for Employers from the Galloway Coachlines Sex Discrimination Tribunal
Equal pay claims can expose employers to significant financial and reputational consequences, particularly where...
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Could You Spot a Fraudulent Email from Your Boss?
An urgent message lands in your inbox from a senior executive. They need you...
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Beyond Disciplinary Action at Work: Reducing Bullying, Rudeness and Absenteeism
Disciplinary action at work is sometimes unavoidable. Moreover it is needed to protect the...
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Workplace Wellbeing Support Considered a “Tick Box Exercise”: How Can Employers Actually Help?
Workplace wellbeing has become a prominent part of the employee experience, with organisations increasingly...
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Workplace Conflict Resolution: Acas’ Proposed Changes to its Code of Practice
Workplace conflict resolution can be costly for employers, even when a disagreement never reaches...
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Considerations for Employers Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off in just under seven weeks. It may not appeal to everyone, but this global sporting occasion is...
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Open University Professor Says Sex is Immutable; Wins Case on Gender-Critical Beliefs
A professor at the Open University who believes that...
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How To: Manage an Age-Diverse Workforce
For many companies, having an age-diverse workforce has its...
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Johnson & Johnson Manager Who Was Told She Operates on “African Time” Wins Racial Profiling Case
Johnson & Johnson's senior manager who faced racial profiling...
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ESG Strategies 2024: What Do Businesses Need to Keep in Mind?
ESG strategies have become necessary for companies as society...
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Lawyer with IBS Faces Recruitment Termination; ET Awards £23,000
In a recent judgement, the Employment Tribunal ordered a law firm to pay about £23,000 as compensation. In this about £6000 was for pecuniary...
ET Asks Royal Mail to Compensate an Employee if They Have a “Shred of Decency”
After being subject to a bullying campaign and suffering through stress and anxiety, ET has recommended that Royal Mail compensate employees with over £100,00....
Vodafone Employee Compensated After Being Asked Inappropriate Sex Questions
In a recent case, Ms C v Thistle Communications Ltd, an employee was compensated with over £30,000. The Employment Tribunal found that the employee...
Big Win for Mum with No Legal Training – ET awards £60K
Donna Patterson, a mum of two, has been awarded £60K after representing herself in the Employment Tribunal. She has no legal training but was...
Boss Who Wanted “Slim” Workers Slapped with Harassment Suit After Calling Office Assistant “Fatty”
In a recent case in front of an Employment Tribunal, an employee slapped a harassment and victimisation lawsuit on her employer. She claimed her...
Tax Expert Receives £100,000 Payout After She was Sacked Over Gender Critical Tweets
In a surprising turn of events, Maya Forstater, researcher and tax expert, received over £100,000 from an Employment Tribunal after her case was reheard...
EAT Overturns ETs Decision Regarding Teacher’s Dismissal Over LGBTQIA+ Beliefs
In a case that dates back to September 2020, a teaching assistant was sacked after she posted homophobic and prejudiced views about the LGBTQIA+...
ET Goes Against Military Court, Rules in Favour of RAF Corporal
In a recent case, an RAF airwoman was sexually harassed by a colleague, following which, she left the air force. Despite the military court...
How Would an Extra Bank Holiday Affect Employee Holiday Entitlement?
During England’s FIFA World Cup campaign, former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer suggested that an extra bank holiday could be considered if England won...
Ramadan 2025: From Compliance to Culture—Supporting Muslim Employees
Ramadan Mubarak—For those who don’t know, this Arabic phrase translates to “Blessed Ramadan” and is used to wish others well during the Muslim religious...
Paid Parental Leave: Deloitte UK Sets New Standard
For too long, paid parental leave standards have compelled working mothers to halt their careers to look after their babies. While a new child...
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