New UK Law Could Make Employers Protect Staff from Stalkers
Businesses could be legally required to protect employees from stalkers following Gracie Spinks' murder, as campaigners push for 'Suzy's Law' reforms in workplace safety legislation.
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Indian uni demands period proof from female staff
A prestigious Indian university has sparked fury after demanding female employees provide photographic evidence of their sanitary pads when complaining of period-related fatigue, in a controversial new attendance policy.
Workplace Habits That Make Colleagues Dislike You
Career expert reveals the common workplace behaviours that make colleagues dislike you - from energy vampires to credit stealers. Discover how to identify and eliminate these toxic traits.
CBS News faces internal complaint between journalists
Exclusive: CBS News confronts fresh controversy as correspondent Michelle Miller files formal complaint against veteran anchor Dana Jacobson, alleging toxic workplace behaviour and raising questions about newsroom culture at the prestigious network.
Australian employers warned over illegal office return mandates
Australian businesses are facing a workplace revolution as new legal guidelines reveal that mandating office returns without proper consultation may constitute unlawful discrimination. Discover what employers must know to avoid costly legal battles.
New EHRC Gender Guidance: Business Compliance Explained
The Equality and Human Rights Commission releases crucial new guidance helping businesses navigate sex and gender equality laws in the workplace and service provision.
Victoria to ban NDAs silencing sexual harassment victims
Victoria is poised to become Australia's first state to outlaw non-disclosure agreements that silence victims of workplace sexual harassment in groundbreaking legislation set to transform workplace protections.
How mother-daughter bonds shape legal careers
Groundbreaking research reveals how unconscious biases formed in childhood impact women's advancement in the legal profession and what can be done to break the cycle.
Hershey Spa worker sues over transgender locker room policy
A Pennsylvania spa employee has launched a federal lawsuit against The Hotel Hershey, alleging religious discrimination after being disciplined for objecting to transgender access to female changing facilities.
Unions gain weekly workplace access right
Trade unions secure landmark legal right to enter workplaces weekly for recruitment and organising, as business groups warn of productivity disruption and increased tensions.
Mini manager sues over boss's offensive pocket dial
A senior Mini Cooper manager is taking legal action against BMW after accidentally receiving a voicemail from her boss containing offensive remarks about her parenting and disabled child's sleeping arrangements.
Amazon accused of discriminating against pregnant, disabled workers
The online retail giant Amazon is confronting serious legal allegations of systemic discrimination against pregnant and disabled warehouse employees at its New Jersey facilities, with federal investigators uncovering troubling workplace practices.
Texas funeral worker crushed to death by burial vault
A 47-year-old funeral home employee has died in a devastating workplace incident after being crushed by a heavy burial vault at a Texas cemetery. The tragic accident has sparked safety investigations.
Apple and Google face UK employment tribunal claims
Tech giants Apple and Google confront employment tribunal claims from former UK employees alleging systematic discrimination and unfair dismissal practices.
Fair Work Commission slams Perth employer for wage theft
Western Australia's Fair Work Commission uncovers systematic underpayment of Perth worker, exposing deliberate wage theft and compliance failures in shocking employment case.
Bosses bombarding staff on holiday - 59% expect responses
New research reveals millions of British workers face constant work demands during annual leave, with managers expecting immediate responses to emails and texts while employees try to relax.
Amazon Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Over Racist Work Environment
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission files lawsuit against Amazon, alleging Black and Hispanic workers faced systemic discrimination and retaliation at New York and Colorado facilities.
Texas funeral worker crushed to death in workplace accident
A devastating workplace accident at a Texas funeral home has claimed the life of a 47-year-old employee who was fatally crushed by equipment. The incident has sparked investigations and raised serious safety concerns.
Gen Z Using AI for Office Communication, Study Finds
Shocking new research shows Generation Z workers are increasingly relying on AI tools to communicate with colleagues, raising concerns about workplace authenticity and social skills development.
Manager sued after missing congratulatory WhatsApp message
A London property manager is taking her former employer to an employment tribunal, alleging discrimination after being dismissed for failing to send a congratulatory WhatsApp message on the company's one-year anniversary.
Tradie survives being impaled by steel rod at Gosford wharf
A Central Coast tradesman cheats death after being impaled by a steel rod in a workplace accident at Gosford waterfront. Emergency services perform dramatic rescue operation.
Goop's toxic workplace allegations shock wellness industry
The wellness brand founded by Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow is under scrutiny following disturbing claims of a toxic work environment and employee burnout at its London operations.
Property manager sued over congratulatory WhatsApp message
A London property manager is being sued for discrimination after sending a WhatsApp message congratulating an employee on their work anniversary, in a landmark employment case that could redefine workplace communications.
Little-known toilet law risks £2,500 business fines
Thousands of UK businesses risk hefty penalties for failing to comply with obscure 1992 workplace toilet regulations requiring proper facilities for employees.
Gardener crushed by quad bike on £2.5m estate
A gardener suffered life-changing injuries when he was crushed by a quad bike while spraying weedkiller without proper safety equipment or training on a wealthy couple's country estate, a court has been told.
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.
Return-to-office mandates face discrimination lawsuits
American companies enforcing strict office returns are facing discrimination lawsuits from employees claiming new policies disproportionately affect women and disabled workers.
Tennessee Bomb Factory Fire Kills 18 Workers
Exclusive investigation uncovers catastrophic safety breaches at Tennessee explosives plant where 18 workers perished in devastating fire. The tragedy exposes alarming workplace conditions that turned factory into death trap.
Gen Z's TikTok and AI Revolution in UK Workplaces
Young British workers are using TikTok tutorials and AI tools like ChatGPT to outperform experienced colleagues, creating a new digital skills gap in offices across the UK.
Worker sacked for Irish accent wins discrimination case
A Dublin-born warehouse worker has secured a substantial compensation package after being dismissed just hours into his new role because his Irish accent was 'too difficult to understand' by management.
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