Labour U-turn on day one unfair dismissal rights
The government has abandoned plans to give workers unfair dismissal rights from day one in a major compromise with business leaders. Read the full details of this policy reversal.
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Firefighter loses case over 'fireman' term failure
Senior firefighter Simon Bailey lost his unfair dismissal claim after failing to challenge colleagues who used the outdated term 'fireman' towards a female colleague. Read the full tribunal findings.
Govt drops day-one unfair dismissal from workers' bill
Labour waters down flagship workers' rights bill, replacing day-one unfair dismissal protection with a six-month threshold after business pressure. Read the full details.
Ministers abandon day-one unfair dismissal protection
The UK government has scrapped plans for day-one protection against unfair dismissal. Workers will now need six months of service to claim, a reduction from two years. Read the full details.
Govt Abandons Workers' Rights Manifesto Pledge
Ministers drop day-one unfair dismissal protection in a major U-turn. The revised Employment Rights Bill sets a new 6-month qualifying period. Read the full story.
Firefighter loses 'fireman' term unfair dismissal case
A decorated firefighter lost his unfair dismissal claim after being disciplined for not challenging colleagues who used the term 'fireman'. The case followed a sexual harassment tribunal involving a female colleague. Read the full story.
Developer's case thrown out after eating in tribunal
A software developer lost his unfair dismissal claim against AIG after eating a full meal during the virtual hearing. Discover the full story behind this extraordinary employment tribunal case.
Scots Adviser Wins Unfair Dismissal Case
A Glasgow financial adviser has won his unfair dismissal claim after being sacked over alleged misconduct following a boozy work meal at a Marco Pierre White restaurant. Read the full employment tribunal details.
Quit Your Job With No Notice? Expert Explains
A recruitment expert reveals the legal and financial consequences of quitting your job without notice. Discover your rights and what employers can and cannot do.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
HMRC worker wins COVID safety dismissal case
A tax office worker unfairly dismissed after raising COVID safety concerns during lockdown wins employment tribunal case against HMRC in precedent-setting ruling.
DPD drivers claim revenge sackings over pay cut protests
Delivery giant DPD faces allegations of systematically firing drivers who spoke out against significant pay reductions, raising concerns about workers' rights in the gig economy.
CBS News staffer fired after racist layoffs meeting rant
A CBS News employee has been dismissed after launching into a shocking racist tirade during a virtual meeting about company-wide redundancies, sparking outrage among colleagues.
RNLI volunteer wins unfair dismissal case over Khan remark
A lifeboat helmsman unfairly sacked for calling London Mayor Sadiq Khan a 'terrorist' on Facebook wins landmark employment tribunal case, exposing workplace speech boundaries.
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.
Fire chief wins unfair dismissal case after phone incident
A fire service manager who was sacked after throwing a disabled man's mobile phone into a hedge has been awarded nearly £20,000 after an employment tribunal ruled his dismissal was unfair.
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.
Wigan teacher dismissal sparks safeguarding debate
A former Wigan teacher's controversial dismissal over safeguarding procedures raises important questions about staff welfare and school management practices across the UK education system.
S4C ex-boss wins wrongful dismissal case
Ex-S4C Chief Executive Siân Doyle triumphs in employment tribunal against Welsh broadcaster, securing compensation after being unfairly sacked following bullying allegations.
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.
Sculpture worker sacked after safety complaint
A former worker at the iconic London sculpture claims he was unfairly dismissed after raising critical safety concerns about the artwork's maintenance and management practices.
Irish worker wins unfair dismissal case over accent
A London-based Irish employee has won an unfair dismissal claim after being fired for his accent, in a case highlighting workplace discrimination.
Lammy scraps employment tribunal fees permanently
Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirms government will not reintroduce controversial employment tribunal fees, protecting workers' access to justice in significant policy reversal.
'Nutter' workplace remark ruled as harassment in tribunal
A senior manager's description of a colleague as a 'nutter' has been formally classified as harassment in a groundbreaking employment tribunal ruling that redefines workplace conduct standards.
Christian College sacks staff over COVID vaccine refusal
Temple Christian College in Essex dismisses seven employees over vaccine refusal, sparking legal battles and raising questions about religious freedoms versus workplace safety.
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.
Kyle's Workers' Rights Reforms Transform UK Employment
Groundbreaking workers' rights reforms championed by Kyle promise to reshape Britain's employment sector with enhanced protections and fairer workplace practices.
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.
Engineer Sues Over Secret Toilet Arrangement for Trans Colleague
A structural engineer is taking legal action against her company after being forced to use a secret bathroom code to accommodate a transgender colleague, claiming discrimination and constructive dismissal.
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.
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